Staff RN- Physician Consult Transfer Ctr

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff RN in the Physician Consult Transfer Center assists patients in moving rapidly and effectively through their episode of care while maintaining 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 is not remote and works an evening shift, with every fourth weekend from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and a holiday rotation requirement.

The role uses a family-centered approach to nursing care, assesses individual patient needs, and plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices. The nurse communicates care needs and priorities to LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel, and uses therapeutic communication to monitor patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The role also involves participation in the workplace community through awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, quality improvement, relevant meetings, and sharing updates with staff. Documentation must follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• BSN, or an Associate degree with commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or another 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 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, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding quality improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and reporting important updates to staff.
• Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Delegate, direct, oversee, and provide developmentally appropriate patient care.
• Practice professional nursing and promote patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree