Staff RN - Med Surg / Observation (Mansfield)

OhioHealth•Mansfield, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse acute health care settings. The 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 criteria in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In accordance with department policies and nursing care standards, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for assigned patients. The department operates 24/7/365. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week on the day shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every other weekend required. The role is eligible for weekend and shift differentials. A BSN is required by five years of employment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio or a 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 as applicable to the patient population and individual.
Document planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to revise plans of care based on evaluative data.
Participate in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.