STAFF NURSE: OPERATING ROOM

Job Requisition Number 33022 – Part time, 32 hours/week – Days (variable) + Call – Onsite

About the role

The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs nursing care with a focus on family-centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served, regardless of age and developmental status.
• Performs leadership and professional duties, including precepting new employees and acting as a mentor to clinical staff.
• Performs patient-centered care duties.
• Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
• Participates in the development and education of staff members for clinically related issues.
• Performs evidence-based practice duties.
• Supports provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation, quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
• Performs systems-based practice duties.
• Performs informatics and technology duties.
• May be temporarily assigned to other areas within Akron Children’s Hospital based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Experience working with various levels within an organization.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working with an electronic medical record system (e.g., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Benefits

• Nurse Residency Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Education Assistance
• Career Development (e.g., leadership, education/professional development, advanced practice, informatics, research, quality)
• Ascend Program
• Awards and Recognition