Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Emergency Department, Full-Time, Third, ONA
About The Position
UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The nurse supports the emergency room and Level I 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 nursing and related scientific knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individuals and groups. UC Medical Center is UC Health’s pioneering hospital and Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system. The center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees. It is the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and Cincinnati’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department offers opportunities for professional and leadership development. Its expansion will include state-of-the-art equipment, six SRU rooms, four large trauma bays, behavioral health pods, an updated nursing station, and a larger waiting room.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate’s degree in nursing, minimum required.
- Current Ohio RN license.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required by the department based on patient population needs.
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 the unit’s 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 the family or guardian in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
- Identify and respond appropriately to needs related to behavioral health, psychological circumstances, and religious or cultural norms.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and cooperation 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 development of peers, colleagues, and others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
