Staff RN - C4A NICU Nights (BSN Preferred)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN assists patients in moving rapidly, uneventfully, and effectively through their episode of care, with quality and safety as priorities. 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. A current Ohio nursing license is required. This position provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach, assesses individualized patient needs, and plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices. The nurse uses therapeutic communication to monitor the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families. The role also participates in the workplace community through awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and sharing important information and updates with staff. The position is 36 hours per week on nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. Base pay is $36.90 per hour plus applicable shift differentials. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other necessary certification as determined by the manager based on the business unit.
Quality and safety patient care skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to quality and safety initiatives.
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
Assess individualized patient needs.
Communicate patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (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.
Stay aware of workplace changes and participate in data collection or auditing.
Understand Quality Improvement and represent staff at relevant meetings.
Report important information and updates from relevant meetings 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.