Staff RN Float Pool - Medical/Surgical to Critical Care (ICU) Transition Pathway

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

25d

About The Position

This position provides nursing care in the Medical/Surgical Float Pool, with an opportunity to transition to the Critical Care (ICU) Float Pool after meeting specified criteria. The transition requires successful completion of Med/Surg orientation, an additional year of Med/Surg Float Pool experience, an ICU interview, ICU shadowing, and completion of an ICU externship and education. The schedule is night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every third weekend and one winter and one summer holiday required. Pay starts at $36.90 per hour and is commensurate with experience.

The RN helps patients move through their episodes of care rapidly and effectively while prioritizing quality and safety. The role delegates, directs, oversees, and provides developmentally appropriate patient care; practices professional nursing and patient advocacy according to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses; and requires a current Ohio nursing license.

Requirements

• BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.
• For transition to the ICU Float Pool: successful completion of Med/Surg orientation, an additional year of Med/Surg Float Pool experience, completion of the ICU interview process, ICU shadowing, and ICU externship and education.
• Work night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; every third weekend; and one winter and one summer holiday.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach.
• Assess individualized patient needs.
• Communicate patient care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care using evidence-based practices.
• Use therapeutic communication while monitoring patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Participate in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and reporting important information and updates to staff.
• Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Delegate, direct, oversee, and provide developmentally appropriate patient care.
• Support patient advocacy and help patients move through their episodes of care while maintaining quality and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level