Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg, Part Time, Nights

UC Health•West Chester, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for the fifth-floor Med Surg unit at West Chester Hospital. The position is on the night shift and supports the hospital’s Med Surg unit and Level III Trauma Center. The nurse delivers high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to patient needs, established standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The 36-bed unit provides medical-surgical and telemetry care, with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse. The RN applies nursing and related scientific knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, the nurse coordinates individualized care and communicates priorities and plans to those involved in treatment. The role also includes documenting care, supporting colleagues’ development, and acting as a resource and mentor for new, floating, and supplemental staff. West Chester Hospital is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The hospital is a Level III Trauma Center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and has Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.

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.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific 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 healthcare team members and the patient or family.
Communicate care plans and establish 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 related to behavioral health, psychological circumstances, or religious and cultural norms.
Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
Accurately and concisely document the nursing process and 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 professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.