Registered Nurse - Med Surg Precision Abdominal

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on the 25-bed Abdominal Unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, providing post-operative and medical care to patients with abdominal and gynecological needs. The unit cares for patients recovering from bariatric, gynecological, and other general surgical procedures, as well as patients with complex medical conditions such as small bowel obstructions and gynecological oncology issues. Care may involve NG tubes, TPN, electrolyte replacement, wound vacs, surgical drains, ostomies, and remote telemetry monitoring.

The role is a full-time day-shift position with 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling, and weekend and holiday rotations. The posted schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 72 hours bi-weekly, with every third weekend rotation. New nurses receive a six-week, competency-based orientation with an experienced preceptor. Staffing ratios are listed as 1:4–5 on day shifts and 1:5–6 on night shifts. The unit welcomes both experienced registered nurses and new graduates.

Nurses provide holistic, evidence-based, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and other caregivers. TriHealth's Virtual Nursing Program provides additional support for admissions, discharges, patient education, medication reconciliation, and care coordination. The role also includes opportunities for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified external candidates in exchange for a 12-month commitment, if applicable.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or diploma in nursing.
• New hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

• Previous RN experience is preferred but not required.
• Membership in a related professional organization is preferred.
• Certification in a specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document initial and ongoing patient and family assessments.
• Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care that supports autonomy, dignity, and diversity.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action.
• Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and perform technical skills according to policy.
• Evaluate patient responses and revise plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support training and education for staff and students.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards.
• Function in relief charge or resource roles as requested.
• Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, team members, and the community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Professional development support, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates with a 12-month commitment, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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