Staff RN - Grant, Hybrid CCU stepdown

OhioHealth • Williamstown, KY

5d

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.

The role includes assessment and diagnosis; identifying outcomes and planning interventions; implementing and evaluating nursing care; participating in multidisciplinary care-plan revisions; contributing to process improvement; and supporting safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.

A BSN is required within five years of employment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• 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 from the American Heart Association.
• BSN required within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments appropriate 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 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 actively in process-improvement activities to achieve targeted clinical-quality, customer-satisfaction, and financial-performance measures.
• Carry out operational responsibilities.
• Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties.
• Delegate nursing tasks to LPNs and UAPs in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

What This Job Offers

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