Staff RN - H10B Neuroscience Unit

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving rapidly, uneventfully, and effectively through their episode of care while prioritizing 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 family-centered nursing care, assesses individualized patient needs, and plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices. It uses therapeutic communication to monitor patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The nurse participates in the workplace community through awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, understanding quality improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and communicating updates to staff. Documentation must follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures. The schedule is a night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other Friday and Saturday night.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach.
Assess individualized patient needs.
Communicate patient 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 the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
Participate in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, taking part in data collection or auditing, and understanding quality improvement.
Represent staff at relevant meetings and report important information and updates back to staff.
Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Delegate, direct, oversee, and provide developmentally appropriate patient care.
Promote patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.