Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuro Specialty Surgery-5 East, Nights, ONA
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Neuro Spine Specialty department at UC Medical Center. The unit focuses on neuro-spine care, including spinal decompression surgeries such as laminectomies and microdiscectomies, spinal fusions, spinal reconstruction, and cervical spine surgeries. The position is on the night shift and is covered by ONA. The Registered Nurse holds a current state nursing license and uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The RN works collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and communicate plans and priorities. UC Medical Center is part of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, and provides specialty and subspecialty care, research, and teaching. It is home to the region’s only Level I adult trauma center. UC Health states that nursing pay rates are increasing by 14% over three years, with increased differential pay.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate’s degree in nursing, the minimum required.
- Current Ohio RN license.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
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.
- Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient's care and establish care priorities based on assessment and patient needs.
- Give clear treatment instructions to patients and families, involving family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
- Identify and appropriately respond 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 policies and procedures.
- Act as a resource and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
- Take responsibility for personal and professional development and contribute to the development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Benefits
- Nursing pay rates are increasing by 14% over the next three years.
- Increased differential pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
