Staff RN- Medical ICU Intermediate, Nights, Riverside

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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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 Registered Nurse 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.

This role works nights in the Medical Unit 4 and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. Responsibilities require a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization. The job profile outlines primary responsibilities but is not exhaustive and may change.

Requirements

• Associate degree; a BSN is required within five years of employment.
• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments appropriate to the patient population and individual needs.
• Document planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
• Revise the plan of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 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 licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
• Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

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