Registered Nurse - Outpatient Procedures

UPMC • Steubenville, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse maintains professional nursing care standards according to competency criteria, participates in patient and family teaching and discharge planning, and works cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other departments.

The role supports Trinity Health System’s mission and the Hospital’s strategic plan in the areas of People, Service, Quality, Finance, and Growth. The employee performs duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accrediting agency standards. Title and rate of pay are based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Ohio licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification upon hire and before the start date.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider certification, or obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process—including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and education—to provide patient care.
• Assess patients by collecting information about physical and psychosocial status and health history.
• Individualize care plans and incorporate patient and family input.
• Implement physician orders, treatments, and care plan interventions on schedule and in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and prioritize patient care decisions and communicate relevant information to care providers.
• Educate patients and, when applicable, their families according to learning needs, abilities, readiness, and barriers to learning.
• Participate and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Use the medication administration system and comply with its requirements.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other departments.
• Support the Hospital’s mission and strategic plan and perform duties in compliance with laws, regulations, and accrediting agency standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree