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Nationwide Children's Hospital

Staff RN, C4B -NICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Overview 0.9FTE, 36 hours per week. Night shift, 7 p‑7 a. Every other weekend, and rotating holiday requirement.

Applicants must have BSN or be within 3 months of completing it.

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 and communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, 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, representing staff at relevant meetings, and reporting important information and updates back to staff.

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.

Certifications

Current CPR certification required.

Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certifications as determined by the manager based on the 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); additional testing may be required; fume/gas/vapor exposure; hand use (grasping, gripping, turning); lifting / carrying 41‑60 lbs, 61‑100 lbs; use of 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, 21‑40 lbs, patient equipment, pushing / pulling 0‑25 lbs, 26‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs, 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.

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part-time

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