Staff RN - Observation Unit
About The Position
The Staff RN provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in an acute health care setting. The role is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The RN provides professional nursing care in accordance with department policies and nursing care standards, and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients. The department operates 24/7/365. The position is based at Marion General Hospital in the Observation Unit and is full-time, working 36 hours per week on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Weekend and shift differentials are available. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects the RN to focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Duties include patient assessment and diagnosis; identifying outcomes and planning interventions; implementing and evaluating nursing care; participating in multidisciplinary care planning; and contributing to process improvement and operational activities. The job profile is an overview rather than an exhaustive list, and responsibilities may change.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or a current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- BSN required within 5 years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments as applicable 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 in process improvement activities to achieve targeted clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance measures.
- Perform operational duties.
- Delegate nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
- Provide professional nursing care according to department policies and nursing care standards.
- Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.
Benefits
- Eligible for weekend differential.
- Eligible for shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
