Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Emergency Department, Part-Time, Day, ONA

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The nurse supports the Medical Center’s emergency room and Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality, culturally based, age-specific care according to assessed patient needs, established standards of care, and hospital policies and procedures. The role uses nursing and related scientific knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individuals and groups.

UC Medical Center is UC Health’s pioneering hospital and part of Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system. It has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years, has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees, and provides care through clinicians and teams using advanced medical knowledge and technology. It is the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and Cincinnati’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department offers development opportunities for personal, professional, and leadership skills. A planned ED expansion will include state-of-the-art equipment, six SRU rooms, four large trauma bays, behavioral health pods, a more manageable nursing station, and a larger waiting room.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate’s degree in nursing, minimum required.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, as required by the department based on patient population needs.

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, within unit practice standards.
• Communicate the plan of care to the appropriate associates 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 appropriately respond to needs arising from behavioral health problems, individual psychological needs, or religious and cultural norms.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs.
• Document the nursing process accurately and concisely, including evaluation of treatment, 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 development of peers, colleagues, and others.

What This Job Offers

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