Staff RN, Wknd Option, C4B -NICU -NIGHT
Job Description
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.
- Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
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. 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
- 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)
- FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, 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, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking
Additional Physical Requirements
Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)