Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

Registered Nurse – Emergency DepartmentLocation: Good Samaritan Hospital – 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220Job Type: Full-Time, Days - 7:00am-7:30pmSign-On Bonus: $5,000 (If Applicable)Why You'll Love Working HereHigh-acuity environment with diverse and dynamic patient needs.Strong collaboration across the emergency care team.Opportunities for clinical advancement and specialty certification support.Culture that values shared decision-making, safety, and excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform initial and ongoing patient and family assessments; document per TriHealth standards.Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.Provide safe, therapeutic nursing care while maintaining dignity and autonomy.Recognize and respond to emergency and rapidly changing clinical situations.Communicate effectively with providers and the care team.Complete all assigned patient care and documentation within required timeframes.Serve as a resource by sharing clinical knowledge and assisting with staff development.Qualifications RequiredAssociate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.BSN required within 5 years of hire.Active Registered Nurse license.BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers.Strong foundation in biological, physical, behavioral, and social nursing sciences.PreferredMore than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience.Membership in related professional organizations.Specialty certification (e.g., CEN, TNCC).Schedule & Work LocationFTE: Full-Time - 36 Hours WeeklyShift: Days - 7am-7:30pmHospital: Good Samaritan Hospital (Emergency Department)Work Environment: On-site, high-acuity emergency care settingBenefits SnapshotTriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources. Learn moreHourly Incentives & Bonus$1hr Weekend Incentive $4 Shift Differential $6 Night Shift Premium $5,000 Sign on Bonus (if applicable)Acute Care Incentive Pay- Hourly Pay Based on Previous RN ExperienceJob OverviewThis position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient's needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.Job RequirementsAssociate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Registered Nurse Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cyclePreferred Membership In Related Professional OrganizationRNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experienceJob ResponsibilitiesPreferred certification in specialty Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment. Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short- and long-term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others. Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient's autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders. Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner. Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self-improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and department changes.Other Job-Related InformationThe TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.Working ConditionsBending - Frequently Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Consistently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - ConsistentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS BehaviorsAt TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:Serve: ALWAYS…Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assistRefrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel: ALWAYS…Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been metOffer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)Work on improving quality, safety, and serviceRespect: ALWAYS…Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS…Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.