Experienced Staff RN Critical Care-CTICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. The role involves delegating, directing, overseeing, and providing developmentally appropriate patient care. It requires practicing professional nursing and promoting patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintaining a current Ohio Nursing License. The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 20-bed unit with 12 closed-door rooms and 8 open bay rooms. Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2, with a high acuity ratio of 2:1. Patients range in age from birth to late adulthood and have conditions such as Congenital Heart Defects, Acquired Heart Disease, and are pre/post-surgical, including heart and lung transplants. The unit also cares for ECMO and VAD patients.

Requirements

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

• Minimum pay - $36.90 per hr plus shift and weekend differentials
• $2.00 per hr increase upon successful completion of unit orientation
• $10k signing bonus for external candidates with at least one year critical care, RN experience (24 month commitment)

What This Job Offers

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