Staff RN - NICU H7B - Nights

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

3d

About The Position

The Staff RN in the NICU provides developmentally appropriate, family-centered nursing care and helps patients move through their episode of care safely and effectively. The role prioritizes quality and safety, practices professional nursing and patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and requires a current Ohio nursing license.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other Friday and Saturday night and a holiday rotation. Pay starts at $36.90 per hour and is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

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

What This Job Offers

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