Staff RN - Infectious Disease (C5B) - Nights

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving through their episodes of care as rapidly and effectively as possible while prioritizing quality and safety. The nurse 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. A current Ohio nursing license is required. This position provides nursing care using a family-centered approach, assesses individual patient needs, and communicates care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel. The nurse plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices, and uses therapeutic communication while monitoring 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, attending relevant meetings as a staff representative, and sharing important 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 a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or another certification as determined necessary by the manager based on the business unit.
Weekend and holiday availability is required.

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.
Participate in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, taking part in data collection or auditing, understanding quality improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and reporting important information and updates 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.