Staff RN - C4A NICU Nights (BSN Preferred)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving through their episode of care as rapidly and effectively as possible while prioritizing quality and safety. The RN delegates, directs, oversees, and provides developmentally appropriate patient care; practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses; and maintains a current Ohio nursing license. This position is in the C4A NICU and is scheduled for 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. Base pay is $36.90 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials. The position is benefits eligible. The RN provides family-centered care, assesses individual patient needs, and plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices. The RN uses therapeutic communication to monitor the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families, collaborates with assigned care-team members, and participates in workplace community activities, quality improvement, data collection, and relevant staff communication. A BSN is required; candidates with an associate degree must commit to obtaining a BSN within five years of hire. An active Registered Nurse license in Ohio and current CPR certification are required. The employee must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.

Requirements

BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.
Quality and safety patient care skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to provide culturally competent care and demonstrated commitment to quality and safety initiatives.
Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach.
Assess individualized patient needs.
Communicate patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, 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.
Stay aware of workplace changes and participate in data collection or auditing and 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 and practice professional nursing in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.