Registered Nurse H&V Specialist

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN applies principles from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is culturally based, age-specific, and delivered within The Christ Hospital's Professional Practice Model, promoting an ongoing partnership between patients, families, and healthcare providers. The RN adheres to the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Assessment
  • Complete holistic assessments of patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs using The Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model.
  • Identify and report pertinent abnormal data and changes in patient condition to physicians and charge RNs.
  • Utilize appropriate handoff methods to communicate patient data (physiological and psychological) with healthcare team members.
  • Assess patient, family, and environment for safety risks and proactively perform safety initiatives.
• Diagnosis and Planning
  • Establish and prioritize individualized patient problems and needs based on collected data.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and revise a multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with patients and families, supporting the TCH model of Patient and Family Centered Care.
  • Set measurable goals for each problem and communicate the plan of care using SBAR and handoff processes.
  • Initiate discharge planning upon admission and make appropriate referrals based on anticipated length of stay.
• Implementation
  • Provide evidence-based, quality care based on assessed needs and standards of care while adhering to hospital policies.
  • Perform and delegate nursing actions based on physician orders, demonstrating critical thinking and accountability.
  • Provide ongoing, individualized holistic education to patients and families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Respond to emergency situations with controlled precision and implement measures to prevent disease transmission and maintain a safe environment.
• Evaluation
  • Continuously evaluate nursing practice in relation to evidence-based standards, individual plans of care, and patient outcomes.
  • Adjust or continue the plan of care based on patient and family response.
  • Maintain continuity of care through continuous evaluation during handoff reports, rounding, and transfers.
• Documentation
  • Accurately and concisely document the nursing process in the patient’s electronic medical record, reflecting the plan of care.
  • Document updates, teaching, and patient/family responses to care in a timely manner according to hospital policy.
• Leadership and Professional Development
  • Demonstrate leadership skills by motivating, educating, delegating, and mentoring peers and healthcare team members.
  • Assume responsibility for professional growth and development, contributing to the development of peers and colleagues.
  • Participate in 75% of staff and council meetings, as well as unit-based activities for performance improvement and evidence-based projects.
  • Act as a resource, educator, and preceptor for multidisciplinary team members, staff, and nursing students, evaluating and documenting competency.
  • Maintain competency in point-of-care (POC) testing for unit-specific nursing practice.
  • Strongly encouraged: Participation in the professional advancement program, certification in work area, professional organizations, research activities, and community service.
• Employee Responsibilities
  • Comply with organization and department policies, including completing all required training.
  • Complete educational requirements to maintain competency related to patient populations and regulatory agencies (e.g., 100% on-time completion of Healthstream education and attendance at annual education day).
  • Submit required tests and paperwork in a timely manner without management intervention.
  • Follow time and attendance policies, including clocking in/out with a badge and requesting time off in advance.

Requirements

• Education
  • AD or Diploma nurses are hired; however, all nurses hired after January 2010 must obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire.
  • RNs employed at TCH prior to January 2010 with over 20 years of experience may pursue a BSN voluntarily.
  • MSN or DNP degrees supersede the BSN requirement but are not mandatory.
• Experience
  • No prior experience required.
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age- and culturally-specific patient care and education.
  • Effectively communicate with peers, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to a culturally diverse setting.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, and the ability to implement change.
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Current Ohio RN licensure.
  • BLS certification required prior to patient contact.
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire for step-down and ICU areas.
  • Certification in clinical specialty expected within five years of eligibility.
  • Membership in professional organizations is desirable.