Staff RN - Infectious Disease (C5B) - Nights

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care, while prioritizing quality and safety. The role delegates, directs, oversees, and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. The nurse practices professional nursing, promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and maintains a current Ohio nursing license. This position provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach, 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 also participates in the workplace community through awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and sharing important information and updates with staff. Documentation must follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures. The position is 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week), with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule and weekend and holiday requirements. It is benefits eligible.

Requirements

BSN or an Associate degree with commitment to obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Willingness 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 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (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.
Stay aware of changes in the workplace community 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, and oversee patient care and provide developmentally appropriate care.
Promote patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.