Staff RN - Observation Unit (Marion)

OhioHealth • Marion, VA

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About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. The department has scheduled staff to operate 24/7/365. 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 criteria in 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.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The position is eligible for weekend and shift differentials. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects the role to maintain a 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, or a current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• BSN required by five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments applicable to the patient population and individuals.
• 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 achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to revise plans of care based on evaluative data.
• Participate 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 in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.

Benefits

• Eligible for weekend differential.
• Eligible for shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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