Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuroscience Step Down Unit, Nights, ONA

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides culturally based, age-specific care to individuals and groups using specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using principles from the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, the RN coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care, communicates care priorities, provides treatment instructions, and involves family or guardians in care. The role also requires responding appropriately to patients’ behavioral, psychological, religious, and cultural needs; documenting the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy; and supporting the unit through mentorship and professional development. The position is with the Neuroscience Step Down Unit at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, on nights, and is represented by ONA.

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.
• One year of ICU or Critical Care Co-op experience required.

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, within unit standards of practice.
• Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient’s care and establish 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 needs related to behavioral health problems, 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 policy and procedure.
• 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 professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree