Staff RN - Trauma Unit, Nights

OhioHealth • Williamstown, KY

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About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in an acute health care setting. The department operates 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 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 requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• BSN required by five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments appropriate to the population or 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 the plan of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in process improvement activities to achieve targeted clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance measures.
• Perform operational responsibilities.
• Delegate nursing tasks to LPNs and UAPs using criteria in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed