RN, A5N Complex Pulmonary & Endocrinology

Cincinnati Children's•Greendale, WI

About The Position

The RN role supports evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and management of children with pediatric pulmonary diseases, as well as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes care and education. Nursing collaborates with physicians in pulmonary and multidisciplinary clinics to coordinate and provide clinical care. Subspecialty programs include pulmonary sleep medicine, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular disorders, the Asthma Center, pulmonary bronchoscopy, pulmonary hypertension, and lung transplantation. The position description also outlines patient-care, communication, environmental, administrative-support, and monitor-observation responsibilities performed in a team nursing environment. The role is part time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on the 2-3 shift.

Requirements

Master's, bachelor's, or associate degree in nursing from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited nursing program.
Candidates entering with an associate degree in nursing must complete a bachelor's degree in nursing within five years of entry into the RN position.
The posting states that the candidate must have been offered and accepted an RN position at CCHMC and is expected to take and pass the Ohio State Board of Nursing Registered Nursing Licensure Examination within 90 days of entry into the Nurse Intern role.

Responsibilities

Provide approved care to assigned patients in a team nursing environment and assist with implementation of interventions under RN supervision.
Complete nursing orientation and competencies.
Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate activities.
Assist co-workers after completing assigned duties; use crisis-control techniques and assist with de-escalation of patients and visitors; assist with patient transport as requested.
Demonstrate Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors and provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
Report patient status and changes on an ongoing basis and in change-of-shift summaries; document information promptly in the patient medical record.
Seek information and guidance when needed, discuss work-situation concerns with the Director or designee, and mentor and coach other PCAs in effective communication.
Keep division and work areas organized and safe, accessible, effective, and efficient; comply with infection-control policies and procedures and follow age- and development-appropriate safety procedures.
Respond promptly to communication-system alerts and patient alarms; answer telephone calls according to CCHMC telephone etiquette.
Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
May assist with orientation and training of new employees and review new-hire skills and competency checklists before manager review.
May perform monitor-observation responsibilities: continuously observe and recognize actionable conditions, detect and report changes from patient baseline, follow monitor-interpretation algorithms, and document changes and actions taken according to algorithm guidelines.