Registered Nurse- Liberty SDS/PACU- Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network•Liberty Township, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to individuals and groups using knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in partnership with patients, families, and healthcare providers. Care is culturally based and age specific. The RN follows the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The RN delivers evidence-based, individualized and holistic care; coordinates multidisciplinary planning and discharge needs; communicates patient information through handoffs and SBAR; and documents care in the electronic medical record. The role also includes education for patients and families, maintaining a safe environment, responding to emergencies, and evaluating outcomes and the effectiveness of interventions. The RN contributes to professional development and unit activities, including staff and council meetings, performance improvement, evidence-based projects, and competency development. The RN may serve as a resource, educator, and preceptor for team members and nursing students, and maintains competency in unit-specific point-of-care testing. The position also requires compliance with organizational policies, required training, timely paperwork, and attendance requirements.

Requirements

Current Ohio nursing license.
BLS certification before patient contact.
Demonstrated ability to provide age-specific and culturally specific patient care and education.
Effective communication skills, use of appropriate communication channels, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain competence and demonstrate continuing professional growth.
Ability to accept and implement change and work in a culturally diverse setting.
No years of experience required.
Nurses hired after January 2010 must receive a BSN within five years of hire; an MSN or DNP supersedes this requirement. The posting also states that associate-degree and diploma nurses are hired.
ACLS within six months of hire for step-down and ICU areas.

Nice To Haves

Membership in professional organizations is desirable.
Participation in the professional advancement program is strongly encouraged.
Certification in the area of clinical specialty is expected within five years of eligibility.
Participation in professional organizations and conferences, research activities, and community service is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Complete holistic assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
Recognize and report pertinent abnormal data and changes in patient condition to physicians and the charge RN.
Use handoff processes to communicate relevant patient information to healthcare team members.
Assess patients, families, and environments for safety risks and carry out safety initiatives.
Use assessment data to identify and prioritize actual and potential patient problems and needs.
Prepare, coordinate, and revise multidisciplinary plans of care with patients and families, setting measurable goals for each problem.
Communicate plans of care using SBAR and handoff processes.
Establish care priorities, discuss plans during shift reports, and participate in care conferences.
Begin discharge planning upon admission and make referrals appropriate to anticipated length of stay.
Perform and delegate nursing actions based on appropriate orders, applying critical thinking and accountability.
Provide individualized holistic education to patients and families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Review physician orders, make appropriate referrals, and contact other healthcare professionals as needed.
Respond skillfully to emergency situations requiring immediate action.
Prevent contamination and disease transmission using appropriate protective equipment and measures to maintain a safe environment.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and continue or adjust the plan of care in response to patient and family needs.
Maintain continuity of care during handoffs, rounding, and transfers to specialty units or post-care facilities.
Document the nursing process, plan of care, updates, teaching, and patient and family responses accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
Demonstrate leadership by motivating, educating, delegating, mentoring, and managing patient and family care.
Participate in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings, as appropriate.
Participate in unit performance-improvement activities, evidence-based projects, research as needed, councils, and task forces.
Support professional growth for self and peers and participate in self- and peer-review activities.
Act as a resource, educator, and preceptor for team members, staff, and nursing students; evaluate and document competency.
Maintain competency in point-of-care testing relevant to unit nursing practice.
Comply with organizational and departmental policies and required training, including timely completion of required education and paperwork.
Follow time and attendance policies and report to work on time.