Staff Nurse: Outpatient burn unit

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The role provides family-centered, patient-centered care to individuals or groups of pediatric patients within the assigned scope of practice, addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs regardless of age or developmental status. The Staff Nurse supports providers and collaborates with the care team to promote efficient operations, quality care, and excellent customer service. The position also includes leadership, quality improvement, safety, evidence-based practice, systems-based practice, and informatics responsibilities. The nurse may contribute to staff education, precept new employees, and mentor clinical staff. Staff may be temporarily assigned elsewhere within the Akron Children’s Hospital enterprise to meet patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skills.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required, or must be obtained within five years from the date of hire.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.
Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
A valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio is required.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to other staff, emphasizing collaborative teamwork and quality service to patients and families.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and complete tasks and responsibilities accurately and on time.
Experience working with various levels within an organization.
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience is preferred.
Experience using an electronic medical record system, such as EPIC, or similar software is preferred.
At least one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct family-centered nursing care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
Provide care addressing patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs regardless of age or developmental status.
Perform leadership and professional duties.
Perform patient-centered care duties.
Perform quality improvement and safety duties.
Participate in developing education for staff members on clinically related issues; may precept new employees and mentor clinical staff.
Perform evidence-based practice duties.
Support provider staff and promote collaboration for efficient operations, quality care, and customer service for pediatric patients.
Perform systems-based practice duties.
Perform informatics and technology duties.
Accept temporary assignments to areas throughout the Akron Children’s Hospital enterprise when patient needs require similar knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as required.