Staff RN - Float Pool

OhioHealth • Athens, OH

7h

About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse acute health care settings. The department has scheduled staff to operate 24/7/365. The Registered Nurse 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. 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. This role requires focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Associate's degree.
• BSN required within five years of employment.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments appropriate to the population or individual.
• Documents planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
• Revises plans of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Performs operational responsibilities.
• Delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

What This Job Offers

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