Staff RN - Critical Care - C4B NICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The C4B NICU unit provides acute care to acutely ill infants with various diagnoses and medical/surgical conditions requiring acute interventions and intensive monitoring, including those needing assisted ventilation, nitric oxide, surgical interventions, ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, exchange transfusion, and peritoneal dialysis. It has dedicated beds for small babies less than 27 weeks' gestation with an interdisciplinary team. The Staff RN assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and effectively through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety. The role involves delegating, directing, overseeing, and providing developmentally appropriate patient care, practicing professional nursing, and promoting patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, while maintaining a current Ohio Nursing License.

Requirements

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees