Registered Nurse (RN)/ MEDICAL SURGICAL ICU

About the role

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment.
• Functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing.
• Utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service.
• Serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry.
• Collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team.
• Is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing; BSN required or must obtain within 5 years of hire.
• RNs with min. 2 years of acute care hospital experience may elect to forgo the BSN requirement and sign a Professional Certification MOU which must be obtained with 3 years of hire.
• Valid Ohio RN license.
• Currrent AHA BLS certification required at the time of hire.

Experience

• Previous hospital based RN experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organization skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.