Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Integrated Medicine-8 South, Part Time, Nights, ONA

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (registered nurse) promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. The RN uses knowledge from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based and age-specific patient care. The RN incorporates the principles of the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to guide nursing practice and achieve optimum patient outcomes. The role includes providing population-appropriate communication and care; involving families or guardians; recognizing physical, behavioral, cultural, religious, and psychological needs; administering treatments and medications safely; and responding to signs of abuse or neglect. The nurse applies clinical judgment, advocates for patients, maintains confidentiality, promotes a safe and therapeutic environment, collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, supports patient and family learning, and follows established standards and protocols. The position is part time and works nights.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing (ASN).
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required by department and patient-population needs.
No experience required.
For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with the patient population and give patients and families clear treatment instructions.
Involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
Identify patient physical limitations and implement interventions when needed.
Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health concerns and needs related to psychological, religious, or cultural differences.
Interpret population-related information and plan care appropriately.
Perform treatments, administer medications, and operate equipment safely.
Recognize and respond appropriately to signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Collect basic-level clinical data, follow protocols, and use clinical reasoning and evidence-based guidelines in care decisions.
Advocate for patients and families, represent patient concerns, help address ethical and clinical concerns, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Promote patient independence through care goals, education about conditions and medications, self-care instruction, and responses to questions.
Maintain a safe physical environment and provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic care.
Collaborate with patients, care providers, and the multidisciplinary team; participate in discussions about patient care and practice issues; and remain open to mentoring and team contributions.
Recognize and incorporate cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and values-related differences in care.
Follow planned educational programs and provide information to support patient and family understanding.
Follow standards and guidelines, implement clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others, and seek help or further learning when patient situations change or problems arise.