Staff RN - Riverside, MICU1, Nights
About The Position
Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. 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 and unlicensed assistive personnel 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 includes initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessment; planning nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems; documenting and evaluating responses and outcomes; and revising plans of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team. The RN also participates in process-improvement activities focused on clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The position requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required by five years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments appropriate 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 responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
- Revise plans of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in process-improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
- Delegate nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
- Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
