Staff Registered Nurse

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. 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 or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required. 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 (not specified) 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 Reaching above shoulder 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 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) "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 individuals 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 their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"