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 University of Cincinnati 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 role is on the night shift. The Registered Nurse uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide culturally based, age-specific care. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team. The position requires current Ohio RN licensure and nursing qualifications.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate's degree in nursing; this is the minimum required degree.
- Current Ohio RN license.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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 prioritize care based on patient assessments and needs.
- Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
- Identify and appropriately respond to patient needs associated with behavioral health problems, psychological needs, or religious and 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.
- Serve 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.
- Differential pay is increasing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
