Registered Nurse (RN- CN I), Medicine 8NW, Full Time, Nights, ONA
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse I, for the Acute Care Medicine 8 Northwest unit at UC Medical Center. This position is on the night shift and supports the medical center’s medicine services and Level I Trauma Center. The nurse delivers high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to assessed patient needs, established standards, and policies and procedures. The unit has 30 beds across its third and fourth floors, with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse. Most patients transfer from the Emergency Department; some are lateral transfers from the main hospital requiring an extended stay. The unit uses an RN/LPN staffing model, offers a small team-oriented and collaborative work environment, and cares for patients with a variety of diagnoses. It is part of Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, with opportunities for growth and development. The RN applies nursing and related scientific knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. UC Health is an integrated academic health system affiliated with the University of Cincinnati, combining clinical care, research, and teaching.
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 preferred.
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 members or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
- Identify and respond appropriately to patient needs related to behavioral health, 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 development of peers, colleagues, and others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
