STAFF NURSE SPECIAL CARE NURSERY

Job Requisition Number 35828 | Full Time (36 hours per week) | 7:00pm to 7:30am | Onsite for the Special Care Nursery @ St. Joseph Medical Center

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 mentoring 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 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 an emphasis on working as a collaborative team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, and complete required tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Experience working with various levels within an organization.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience working with 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