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

UC Health•West Chester, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at West Chester Hospital on the second shift. The nurse supports the hospital’s emergency room and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to assessed patient needs, established standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The RN uses specialized nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. In collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, the RN coordinates individualized plans of care, communicates priorities and treatment instructions, and involves family or guardians in assessment and ongoing care. The role also includes responding to patients’ behavioral, psychological, religious, and cultural needs; documenting the nursing process; mentoring and supporting other staff; and contributing to professional development. West Chester Hospital is a certified Level III Trauma Center that shares providers with UC Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center. The hospital’s Emergency Department team aims to provide a supportive, team-oriented environment with open communication and work-life balance. The RN will collaborate with clinical teams in UC Health’s academic health system, whose common purpose is to advance healing and reduce suffering.

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.
Two years of Emergency Department or ICU/Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing and related scientific knowledge.
Prepare, implement, evaluate, revise, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in collaboration with the healthcare team and the patient or family.
Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient’s care and prioritize care according to assessments and patient 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 needs related to behavioral health, psychological factors, and religious or cultural norms.
Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and cooperation in meeting unit needs.
Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including treatment evaluation, 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.