Staff RN - General Medicine & Behavioral Health

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving rapidly, safely, and effectively through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety. The nurse delegates, directs, oversees, and provides developmentally appropriate patient care; practices professional nursing; promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses; and maintains a current Ohio nursing license.

The position provides nursing care using a family-centered approach, assesses individualized patient needs, and plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices. The nurse uses therapeutic communication while monitoring patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The role also participates in the workplace community through awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, quality improvement, and relevant staff meetings, sharing important information and updates with staff. Documentation must follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach.
• Assess individualized patient needs and communicate 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 workplace community activities, including staying aware of changes, data collection or auditing, quality improvement, and relevant meetings; report important information and updates to staff.
• Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Delegate, direct, and oversee patient care while promoting patient advocacy and maintaining quality and safety.

What This Job Offers

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