Staff RN - Observation Unit (Marion)

OhioHealth•Marion, VA

About The Position

The Staff RN provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse acute health care settings. The RN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In accordance with department policies and nursing care standards, the RN provides professional nursing care and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on the day shift (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). The department has scheduled staff to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Weekend and shift differentials may be available. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or a current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required by five years of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments as applicable to the patient population and individual.
Document planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
Evaluate and document patients’ responses to nursing interventions and the achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to revise plans of care based on evaluative data.
Participate actively in process-improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Carry out operational responsibilities.
Delegate nursing tasks to LPNs and UAPs using criteria in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.