Staff RN - Medical/Surgical Float Pool - Nights - Seasonal Option Staffing

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

175d

About The Position

Overview: 36 hours per week working requirement for 22 pay periods during the non-summer months. No working requirements for four consecutive pay periods (8 weeks), to fall within the summer months of May through August. Exact timeframe of 4 pay periods (8 weeks) off during summer months will be discussed between candidate and hiring manager. All working shifts will be on night shift, 7p-7a. Every third weekend requirement. Holiday requirement to follow unit policy. Position is full-time benefits eligible. Must have 2+ years of inpatient pediatric nursing experience. Job Description Summary: 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 and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License. Job Description: Essential Functions: 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.

Requirements

Must have 2+ years of inpatient pediatric nursing experience.
BSN or Associate's 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.