Staff Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The role provides family-centered, patient-focused care to pediatric patients and supports safe, high-quality care through collaboration, professional practice, and the use of evidence-based practice and technology. This is a PRN position in 6 Medical with a minimum schedule of 36 hours per six-week period and variable shifts. Staff may be temporarily assigned elsewhere within the Akron Children’s Hospital enterprise to meet patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or obtain the degree within five years from the date of hire.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification; additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to staff while working collaboratively to provide 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 and prioritize and complete tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
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 nursing care for individuals or groups within the assigned scope of practice, with a focus on family-centered care.
Provide for 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 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 using a team approach.
Perform systems-based practice duties.
Perform informatics and technology duties.
Accept temporary assignment to another area within the Akron Children’s Hospital enterprise when patient needs require similar knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as required.