About this opportunity
Nationwide Children's Hospital lists this Staff RN, C4A - NICU (Critical Care) opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week. Nightshift 7p-7a. Weekends (Every other weekend) and Holiday requirement.
BSN Required
BSN Required.
About Our Unit
C4A is a 24-bed neonatal intensive care unit, specializing in the care of infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
C4A is a multidisciplinary Chronic Complex NICU that provides collaborative care to infants >36 weeks with severe BPD. We work together to ensure adequate respiratory support and promote growth and development of the baby with chronic complex respiratory illness.
We are one team of caregivers working together with the family to provide the best possible care to our patients and families with bedside rounds and reports to include the entire health care team and family.
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.
Job Description
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 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 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.
Experience
(not specified)
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.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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