Registered Nurse (RN -CN 1), SICU, Night Shift, ONA

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN-CN 1) works in the 34-bed Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU), caring for adult patients requiring complex surgical and critical care. The unit’s specialties include trauma, transplant, acute care, and oncologic surgery. As the region’s only adult Level I trauma center, the SICU is prepared to receive critical trauma patients for resuscitation and specialized nursing care. Patients include solid-organ transplant recipients and people with complex oncologic, hepatobiliary, and general surgery needs. The unit receives approximately 5–8 admissions daily from the operating room and emergency room and uses multidisciplinary rounds to support patients’ transition to surgical floors.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates culturally based, age-specific patient care using the nursing process and relevant nursing and scientific knowledge. The role collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team, communicates care plans, establishes priorities, documents care, and supports colleagues’ development. This is a night-shift position in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at UC Medical Center.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate’s degree in nursing is the minimum required.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• New graduates must have critical care co-op experience or a critical care role transition.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

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.
• Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient's care and establish priorities based on patient assessment and needs.
• Provide clear treatment instructions to patients and families, involving family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
• Identify and respond appropriately to patient needs related to behavioral health, psychological needs, and religious or cultural norms.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
• Document the nursing process, including treatment evaluation, accurately and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development and contribute to the development of peers, colleagues, and others.

What This Job Offers

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