Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Full Time, Second Shift
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at West Chester Hospital. The role supports the hospital’s emergency room and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to assessed patient needs, established standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The RN uses nursing and related scientific knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, the nurse coordinates and communicates plans of care, sets priorities, provides treatment instructions, and responds to patients’ behavioral, psychological, religious, and cultural needs. The role also includes accurate documentation, mentoring and supporting other unit personnel, and contributing to professional development. West Chester Hospital shares providers with UC Medical Center, a Level I trauma center. The Emergency Department team emphasizes a supportive, team-oriented environment, open communication with leadership, and work-life balance. The position is on the second shift.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate’s degree in nursing, minimum required.
- Current Ohio RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Two years of emergency department or ICU/critical care experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, implement, evaluate, revise, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in collaboration with healthcare team members and the patient or family, within unit standards of practice.
- Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient’s care and establish priorities based on patient assessments and needs.
- Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
- Identify and respond appropriately to needs related to behavioral health problems, psychological needs, and religious or cultural norms.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
- Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including treatment evaluation, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for new personnel, float staff, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee-paid short- and long-term disability.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
