Staff RN - Medical Specialty Unit

OhioHealth • Williamstown, KY

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About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in acute health care settings. The department is staffed to operate 24/7/365. The RN is accountable for nursing practice 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 emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization. A BSN is required by five years of employment.

Requirements

• 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.
• BSN required by five 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 patients’ responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals; revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team based on evaluative data.
• Participate in process improvement activities to achieve targeted clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance measures.
• Perform operational responsibilities.
• Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.
• Delegate nursing tasks to LPNs and UAPs according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level