Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Full Time, Second Shift

UC Health•West Chester Township, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at West Chester Hospital. The nurse supports the hospital’s emergency room and Level III Trauma Center by delivering high-quality patient care based on assessed needs, established standards of care, and hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific care for individuals and groups. The role works collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care, communicate plans and priorities, and provide clear treatment instructions. The nurse also supports the professional development of peers and serves as a resource and mentor for new, floating, and supplemental staff. West Chester Hospital is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Its Emergency Department is a certified Level III Trauma Center that shares providers with UC Medical Center’s Level I Trauma Center. UC Health emphasizes collaborative care, professional growth, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

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.
Two years of Emergency Department or ICU/Critical Care experience 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 or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
Identify and respond appropriately to patient 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.
Accurately and concisely document the nursing process and treatment evaluation in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Act as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
Take responsibility for personal professional development and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.