Staff RN, H7B - NICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 0.9 FTE position, requiring 36 hours per week, with night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. The role involves working every third weekend and participating in a holiday rotation. The primary goal is to assist patients in moving rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care, prioritizing quality and safety. The position involves delegating, directing, overseeing, and providing developmentally appropriate patient care. The nurse will practice professional nursing and promote patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintain a current Ohio Nursing License.

Requirements

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

What This Job Offers

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