Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Same Day Surgery unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The unit has 25 pre- and post-operative bays and provides care across service lines including plastics, bariatrics, urology, neurosurgery, general surgery, orthopedics, and gynecology. The environment is described as collaborative, collegial, and moderately busy, with opportunities to develop rapid assessment and decision-making skills and provide holistic, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. The role supports patient dignity, safety, and autonomy, and includes opportunities for professional development, BSN attainment, and specialty certification. The position is listed as full time on a day shift, with 80 hours biweekly and a schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The schedule information also lists weekend and holiday rotations, although the description separately states that the unit offers no weekends or holidays. TriHealth encourages continuing education, advancement of nursing degrees, specialty certification, membership in relevant nursing organizations, community health involvement, nursing research, evidence-based practice, and collaborative relationships among nurses, physicians, and other caregivers.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing required.
- New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience in Telemetry or ICU/Critical Care required.
- Registered Nurse required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs at various stages of the life cycle.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Same Day Surgery or a similar setting is preferred.
- ACLS and PALS may be required depending on the unit or department; listed as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document initial and ongoing patient and family assessments according to guidelines.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.
- Provide safe, ethical, patient-centered care that supports dignity, diversity, and autonomy.
- Prioritize care according to patient condition and unit needs.
- Safely administer medications and treatments and perform technical skills according to policy.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.
- Participate in organizational activities, including committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
- Support student learning and staff development, and serve in leadership roles as needed.
- Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self-assessment.
- Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.
- Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.
- Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service breakdowns, improving quality and safety, respecting differences and contributions, stewarding resources, and showing courtesy and compassion.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment options
- Career growth opportunities
- Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
