Staff RN, C4A - NICU (Critical Care)

About the role

0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week. Nightshift 7p-7a. Weekends (Every other weekend) and Holiday requirement. BSN Required.

Job Description

Summary: Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

• Essential Functions:
  • Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
    • Assesses individualized patient needs.
      • Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
      • Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
        • Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.

Education Requirement

BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Certifications

Current CPR certification required. Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Skills

• Quality and safety patient care skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring quality and safety initiatives
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Experience

(not specified)

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required)
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements

Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)

Benefits

EEO M/F/Disability/Vet