Registered Nurse - Main NICU - Part Time - Days

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 (TCH) model of care, 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 patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs using the TCH 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 environmental safety risks and proactively implement safety initiatives.
• Diagnosis and Planning
  • Establish and prioritize individualized patient problems and needs based on collected data.
  • Develop, coordinate, and revise a multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with patients and families, aligning with TCH’s Patient and Family Centered Care model.
  • 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 individualized, holistic patient and family education in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Review physician orders, make referrals, and contact other health team professionals as needed.
  • 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, the plan of care, and patient outcomes.
  • Assess the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust the plan of care based on patient and family response.
  • Maintain continuity of care through evaluation during handoffs, rounding, and transfers to other units or post-care facilities.
• 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 per hospital policy.
• Leadership and Professional Development
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, including 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 appropriate.
  • Engage in unit-based activities, performance improvement initiatives, evidence-based projects, and research as needed.
  • 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, involvement in professional organizations/conferences, research activities, and community service.
• Employee Responsibilities
  • Comply with organization and department policies, including required training.
  • Complete all educational requirements to maintain competency (e.g., Healthstream education, annual education day).
  • Submit required tests and paperwork in a timely manner.
  • 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 eligible for hire; 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 20+ years of experience may pursue a BSN voluntarily.
  • MSN or DNP degrees supersede the BSN requirement but are not mandatory.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Current Ohio RN licensure.
  • BLS certification required prior to patient contact.
  • ACLS certification 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.
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Ability to provide age- and culturally-specific patient care and education.
  • Effective communication with peers, appropriate use of communication channels, and maintenance of confidentiality.
  • Competence in nursing practice and evidence of continuing professional growth.
  • Ability to accept and implement change and work in a culturally diverse setting.