Staff RN, C4A - NICU (Critical Care)

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

C4A is a 24-bed neonatal intensive care unit, specializing in the care of infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD). C4A is a multidisciplinary Chronic Complex NICU that provides collaborative care to infants >36 weeks with severe BPD. We work together to ensure adequate respiratory support and promote growth and development of the baby with chronic complex respiratory illness. We are one team of caregivers working together with the family to provide the best possible care to our patients and families with bedside rounds and reports to include the entire health care team and family. This role assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. It delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Requirements

• BSN Required
• Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Quality and safety patient care skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring quality and safety initiatives.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs.
• Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices.
• We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment.
• We’re 15,000 strong.
• Collaborative Culture
• More Than a Job. It’s a calling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree