Staff RN - NICU C4B

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN provides developmentally appropriate patient care in the NICU, helping patients move through their episode of care safely and effectively while maintaining quality. The nurse delegates, directs, oversees, and provides care; practices professional nursing; advocates for patients in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses; and maintains a current Ohio nursing license. The role uses a Family Centered approach to assess individualized patient needs, plan and implement care, educate patients and families, and evaluate outcomes using evidence-based practices. The nurse communicates care needs and priorities to LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel, and uses therapeutic communication while monitoring patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The Staff RN participates in the workplace community by staying informed about changes, contributing to data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and sharing important updates with staff. Documentation must follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every other weekend, and rotating holidays. Base pay is $36.90 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials; pay is commensurate with experience. A $2-per-hour pay increase applies after successful completion of department orientation. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications required 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.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
Assess individualized patient needs.
Communicate patient care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, PCAs, 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.
Understand Quality Improvement and represent staff at relevant meetings, reporting 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 in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.