Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Burn/Plastics and other Post Surgical Services

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?s mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient?s involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

12 South is a 30 Bed unit in the Acute Care Department. We specialize in burn care while also housing post-surgical patients from a variety of specialties including, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Ear Nose and Throat, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Gynecology. We have a strong culture of using a team-based approach to provide compassionate care for our patients. Nurses can go through additional advanced training to work in our burn procedural room. With this training, nurses will work one-on-one with patients to complete dressing changes and deliver specialized burn treatments. Nurses who work on this unit will be trained to complete complex interventions to care for highly acute patients. We would love to welcome you to our team on 12 South.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family
• directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team
• assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees