Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Same Day Surgery unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role is full-time, day shift, scheduled for 80 hours bi-weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotations listed in the schedule. The unit has 25 pre- and post-operative bays and serves a range of surgical service lines, including plastics, bariatrics, urology, neurosurgery, general surgery, orthopedics, and gynecology. The posting describes a collaborative team and a moderately busy, dynamic clinical setting.

The nurse provides evidence-based, patient-centered care throughout the surgical visit, from initial assessment through evaluation of outcomes. The role includes coordinating care with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team; administering medications and treatments; responding to emergencies; and supporting quality, safety, and professional development. The organization encourages continuing education, advancement of nursing degrees, specialty certification, nursing organization membership, community health activities, research, and evidence-based practice.

The posting states that the role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and that new hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire. A minimum of 2–3 years of Telemetry or ICU/Critical Care nursing experience is required. Same Day Surgery or similar experience is preferred. Registered Nurse licensure and Basic Life Support are required; ACLS and PALS may be required depending on the unit or department.

TriHealth team members are expected to follow the SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service and safety concerns, respecting cultural and individual preferences, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience in Telemetry or ICU/Critical Care.
• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs across stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Same Day Surgery or a similar setting.
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification; the posting encourages continuing education and specialty certification.
• ACLS and PALS may be required depending on the unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient and family assessments and document them according to guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.
• Provide safe, ethical, patient-centered care while supporting patient dignity, diversity, and autonomy.
• Prioritize care according to patient condition and unit needs.
• Safely administer medications and treatments and perform technical skills according to policy.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.
• Participate in organizational activities, including committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
• Support student learning and staff development and serve in leadership roles as needed.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self-assessment.
• Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.
• Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.
• Follow TriHealth's SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing quality and service issues, respecting individual differences, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.

What This Job Offers

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