Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Med Surg, Full Time, Days

UC Health•West Chester Township, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the 4th-floor Surgical Med Surg unit at West Chester Hospital on the day shift. The role supports the hospital’s 36-bed Med Surg unit and Level III Trauma Center, providing high-quality care to surgical and trauma patients requiring med-surg-level care. The unit has nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse and cares for patients undergoing a variety of surgeries, including orthopedic, bariatric, general, trauma, GI, and GU procedures. The Registered Nurse uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The RN works collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members, and practices in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The unit offers a supportive, collaborative team environment and opportunities for growth and development while caring for medically complex patients.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Associate’s degree in nursing, minimum required.
Current Ohio RN license.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association before the end of department orientation.

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 unit standards of practice.
Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient’s care and establish care priorities based on patient assessments and needs.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
Identify and respond appropriately to patient needs arising from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs, or religious and 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 policies and procedures.
Act 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.