Staff RN - PICU H8B

Overview

36 hrs/week, Nights—7p-7a, every other weekend, rotation, holiday rotation. Base pay $36.90/hr plus applicable shift differentials. $2/hr pay increase upon successful completion of department orientation. Benefits eligible.

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.
• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Education

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume/Gases/Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting/Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting/Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing/Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
• Frequently: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting/Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting/Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel
• 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