Registered Nurse - Med Surg Precision Abdominal

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on the 25-bed Abdominal Unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, providing post-operative and medical care to patients with abdominal and gynecological needs. Patients include those recovering from bariatric, gynecological, and other general surgical procedures, as well as those with conditions such as small bowel obstructions and gynecological oncology issues. Care may involve advanced therapies and equipment including NG tubes, TPN, electrolyte replacement, wound vacs, surgical drains, ostomies, and remote telemetry monitoring.

The role involves 12-hour day shifts in a part-time schedule of 48 hours bi-weekly, with self-scheduling within a six-week schedule and weekend and holiday rotations. New nurses receive a six-week competency-based orientation with an experienced preceptor. The unit welcomes experienced registered nurses and new graduates and offers day-shift staffing ratios of 1:4–5. The nurse collaborates with bedside and virtual nursing teams to support safe, patient-centered care, admissions, discharges, patient education, medication reconciliation, and care coordination.

TriHealth describes a collaborative nursing culture that supports continuing education, professional development, BSN attainment, specialty certification, evidence-based practice, and collaboration among nurses, physicians, and other caregivers. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for external qualified candidates who make a 12-month commitment.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
• New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse qualification.
• BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills based on biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

• Previous RN experience is preferred but not required.
• Membership in a related professional organization is preferred.
• Specialty certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document initial and ongoing patient and family assessments.
• Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care that supports patient autonomy, dignity, and diversity.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action.
• Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and perform technical skills according to policy.
• Evaluate patient responses and revise plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support training and education of staff and students.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards.
• Function in relief charge or resource roles as requested.
• Participate in continuing education, evidence-based practice, professional collaboration, and activities that support community health, as encouraged by TriHealth nursing standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment options.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for external qualified candidates with a 12-month commitment.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Support for professional development, BSN attainment, and specialty certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree