Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg, Full Time, Days
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the fifth-floor Medical-Surgical unit at West Chester Hospital on the day shift. The nurse supports the hospital’s 36-bed Med Surg unit and Level III Trauma Center, providing high-quality care based on assessed patient needs, established standards of care, and organizational policies and procedures. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 4 to 6 patients per nurse. The unit serves patients with a variety of medical-surgical and telemetry needs. The Registered Nurse uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The nurse coordinates care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members. The role also includes supporting and mentoring new, floating, and supplemental personnel, and contributing to professional development.
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.
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.
- 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 members or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
- Identify and respond appropriately to needs related to behavioral health, psychological factors, and religious or cultural norms.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
- Accurately and concisely document the nursing process and treatment evaluations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- 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 development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee-paid short-term disability
- Employee-paid long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Community discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
