Job Description
Staff RN- General Medicine
Requisition ID
2024-49103
Category
Nursing
Overview
Unable to hire new grads; Experienced RNs only
36 hours per week
Nightshift 7p-7a, every third weekend and holiday rotation
Minimum of pay range is $34.00/hour | Pay to commensurate with experience.
Full-time Benefits Eligible
General Medicine (H9A) Facts:
-Cares for a range of patients which do not fit any other specialty (Asthma, Failure to Thrive (FTT), Hyperbilirubinemia, readmit unit for neonatal, first-time seizure, adolescent med); high volume of patients. Often scores in the Top Tier for NCH's Employee Satisfaction survey
-A culture of mentoring and support
60-70% of patients are babies
Rapid turnover; patient stay is typically 2-3 days
RN to patient ratio: 1: 3-4
24 beds
Because of our high volumes, we like to be a trial/pilot unit to test new processes and procedures or work-flows
Consistently receives high customer satisfaction scores
H9A is a fast-paced unit that typically turns over 8-10 patients per day; with 90% of our admissions coming from the Emergency Department.
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?
The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.
Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.
We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.
Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.
Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Education:
BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Certifications:
Current CPR certification required (upon hire). Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Typing on computer Constantly (67-100%)
Using phone Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Frequently (34-66%)
Standing Occasionally (0-33%)
Lifting Occasionally (0-33%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Must be able to independently lift up to 35 lbs.
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
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