Staff RN- Cardiac Step-Down H4A

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

11d•$37•Onsite

About The Position

In the Cardiac Step-down Unit (H4A), we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically, those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease, as well as perform heart, lung, and heart/lung transplants. The unit has 24 beds (expansion forthcoming) with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:3. We take care of all ages, however, on most days, approximately 75% of our population is under the age of six months. We are looking for detail-oriented nurses who can handle a fast-paced environment with a steep learning curve.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification required.
BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.

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

Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority.
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.
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.