Registered Nurse (RN-CN 1), Burn/ENT ICU, Nights, ONA
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN-CN 1) works nights in the Burn/ENT Special Care Unit (BESCU), a 10-bed inpatient ICU with variable acuity. The unit provides specialized care to older adolescent and adult patients with acute burn injuries, complex wounds, and skin conditions requiring advanced treatment and reconstruction. It also cares for patients undergoing major head and neck cancer surgery and reconstructive procedures, including free-flap reconstruction, as well as patients with newly created surgical airways and other complex airway or ENT needs. The RN uses nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate culturally based, age-specific patient care. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, documents care in accordance with hospital policies, and contributes to the development of colleagues. The position requires a current Ohio RN license and graduation from an accredited school of nursing; an associate degree is the minimum education requirement, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate degree in nursing or higher; an associate degree is the minimum required.
- Current Ohio RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, implement, evaluate, revise, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients in collaboration with healthcare team members and the patient or family, within unit standards of practice.
- Communicate the plan of care to associates involved in the patient's care and establish care priorities based on patient assessment and needs.
- Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve 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.
- Use critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative approach to meet unit needs.
- Accurately and concisely document the nursing process and evaluation of treatment in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
- Act 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
