Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Full Time, Days
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at West Chester Hospital, working the first shift. The nurse supports the emergency room and Level III Trauma Center by delivering high-quality, culturally based, age-specific patient care according to assessed needs, established standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The role uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individuals and groups. West Chester Hospital offers access to specialized physicians and medical providers and is a certified Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center. Its Emergency Department team describes its environment as supportive and team-oriented, with open lines of communication with leadership and a focus on employee work-life balance. UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, combining clinical care with research and teaching. The organization states that it aims to advance healing and reduce suffering and offers opportunities to develop skills, grow a career, and build relationships with colleagues and patients.
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 ED 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 practice standards.
- Communicate the plan of care to relevant associates and establish care priorities based on patient assessment and needs.
- Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve 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 evaluation of treatment, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for new personnel, float staff, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee-paid short- and long-term disability.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
