Staff Nurse - Observation, Nights
About The Position
Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. The department is staffed to operate 24/7/365. The RN is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) according to criteria in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In accordance with department policies and nursing care standards, the RN provides professional nursing care and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients. The role requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or a current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- BSN required by five years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments appropriate to the patient population and individual.
- Document planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
- Evaluate and document responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and revise plans of care based on evaluative data.
- Participate in process-improvement activities to achieve targeted clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance measures.
- Perform operational responsibilities.
- Delegate nursing tasks to LPNs and UAPs in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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