Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Full-time, Day Shift Flex, ONA

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

UC Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse I (registered nurse) for the Operating Room. The RN 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 applies knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The RN incorporates the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to guide nursing practice and support optimal patient outcomes. The role includes providing population-appropriate care and communication; using clinical reasoning and evidence-based guidelines; advocating for patients and their families; creating a compassionate and safe care environment; collaborating with the multidisciplinary team; supporting patient and family learning; responding to diversity; and following standards and guidelines while recognizing when further learning or assistance is needed.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification as required by department and patient population needs.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with the patient population and provide clear treatment instructions to patients and families.
Consider growth and development, physical limitations, behavioral health concerns, cultural and religious norms, and other population-specific needs when planning and providing care.
Involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
Perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment safely.
Recognize and respond appropriately to signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Collect basic-level patient data, follow protocols, and use clinical reasoning to match knowledge with clinical events.
Represent patients’ concerns, protect patient rights and confidentiality, and help identify and resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic care; promote patient independence through care goals, teaching, and answers to questions; and maintain a safe physical environment.
Collaborate with patients, care providers, and the multidisciplinary team, and participate in discussions about patient care and practice issues.
Provide or support patient and family education according to planned educational programs.
Follow standards and guidelines, implement clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others, and seek help or further learning when needed.