Staff RN - PICU H2B

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving rapidly, uneventfully, and effectively through their episode of care while prioritizing quality and safety. The role delegates, directs, oversees, and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. The nurse practices professional nursing, promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and maintains a current Ohio nursing license. The position provides nursing care using a family-centered approach, assesses individual patient needs, and plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices. The nurse communicates care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel, and uses therapeutic communication while monitoring patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The role also participates in the workplace community through awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, quality improvement, and relevant staff meetings, sharing important updates with staff. Documentation must follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures. This is a 36-hour-per-week night position, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every-other-weekend work and holiday rotation. Base pay is $36.90 per hour plus applicable shift differentials; pay is commensurate with experience. A $2-per-hour pay increase is available upon successful completion of department orientation. The role is benefits eligible.

Requirements

BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.
Quality- and safety-focused patient-care skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to provide culturally competent care and demonstrated commitment to quality and safety initiatives.
Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Maintain a current Ohio nursing license.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach.
Assess individualized patient needs.
Communicate patient-care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, 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 and taking part in data collection or auditing and quality improvement.
Represent staff at relevant meetings and report important information and updates back 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.