Staff RN Critical Care Wknd Option C4B NICU - Nationwide Children's Hospital

0.6 FTE, Days, 7a- 7p. Non-Exempt. Full Time Benefits Eligible. Flat rate: $48.00 per hour.

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.

About C4B:

-48 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, caring for acutely ill neonates with a wide range of diagnoses- extreme prematurity, surgical, respiratory distress, sepsis, and many more!

-Nurse to patient ratio of 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 depending on the acuity of the patient

-We are a multidisciplinary team dedicated to provide top notch care to our patients and their families during the neonatal period

-We are looking for energetic, dedicated, flexible RNs to join our collaborative team

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.

• 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 Requirement:

BSN.

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.

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF TIME (0.5 TO 2,5 HOURS)

Climb stairs/ladders. Lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs or greater with assistance. Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs or greater may need assistance. Exposure to fumes/gases/vapors. Exposure to biohazard waste. Working with patient equipment and machinery. Working with power equipment/tools.

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)

Bend/twist. Squat/kneel. Sitting. Reaching above shoulder. Repetitive hand/arm usage. Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs may need assistance. Depth perception-vision. Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or pathogens. Exposure to chemicals/medications. Working with electricity.

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

Standing. Walking. Computer skills. Audible speech Hearing acuity. Color vision. Peripheral vision. Seeing- far/near. Problem solving skills. Decision making skills. Interpreting data skills.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet