CLINICAL NURSE-CN

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse) partners with and advocates for patients, families, and significant others, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to positively impact patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN performs a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in nursing practice. Using the nursing process and evidence-based principles, the RN cares for a diverse caseload of patients within the department’s scope of service. The RN serves as a guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader, and sentry, and collaborates with and guides care delivered by the interprofessional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Code of Ethics, and applicable regulatory standards.

The role is on the 38-bed Pulmonary Medical Advanced Care unit at Miami Valley Hospital, a Level I trauma center. The unit cares for patients with COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, influenza, and diabetic ketoacidosis. Nurses learn to use telemetry, tracheotomy care, chest tubes, high-flow oxygen, chronic ventilators, BiPAP, and drips.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Valid Ohio RN license.
• Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.
• No prior job-related work experience required.
• Ability to multitask amid constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organization skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• BSN completion or professional certification may be required.
• RNs with at least two years of acute care hospital experience may elect to forgo the BSN requirement and sign a Professional Certification MOU, which must be obtained within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and advocate for patients, families, and significant others.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support in a safe environment.
• Use the nursing process and evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload within the department’s scope of service.
• Serve as a guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader, and sentry.
• Collaborate with and guide care delivered by the interprofessional team.
• Comply with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics, and applicable regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

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