Registered Nurse (RN-CNI), Short Stay, Full-Time, Day, ONA

Registered Nurse (Rn), Full Time, Day

Uc Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (Rn) for the Short Stay Unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The Short Stay Unit Nurse will carry out observation of care, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. The Short Stay Unit nurse will utilize a team-based nursing approach to serve patients from every specialty who do not meet inpatient criteria for admission.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of Uc Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

Uc Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. Uc Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Unit Details:

• The Short Stay Unit is a team-focused unit that strives to create a friendly and supportive environment.
• The unit provides opportunities to gain additional education and certifications, including Acs, Pals, and Ccnrp.
• The Short Stay Unit has been newly renovated and has access to updated resources, equipment, and technology.

Benefits Details:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (Rn-Cni) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The Rn utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age-specific.

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Associate's degree is required. Bachelor's preferred
• Licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Professional Nurse (Rn)
• Acs and Bls (may receive after hire)
• A strategic, adaptable, growth-oriented, and team-focused personality

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