Staff RN- Physician Consult Transfer Ctr

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving rapidly and safely through their episodes 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; and maintains a current Ohio nursing license.

The role provides nursing care using a family-centered approach, assesses individualized patient needs, and communicates care needs and priorities to LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel. The nurse plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices and therapeutic communication while monitoring patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The position also participates in the workplace community through awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, quality improvement, and relevant staff meetings and updates.

The position is not remote. It is an evening-shift role with every fourth weekend from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and a holiday rotation. Pay starts at $36.90 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 certifications 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 information and updates to staff.
• Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Delegate, direct, oversee, and provide developmentally appropriate patient care.
• 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