Registered Nurse (RN-CN1),Trauma Surgical, Full Time, Nights, ONA

Job Description Registered Nurse (RN), Night Shift, Trauma Surgical Department UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the trauma surgical department for the Night Shift, 7PM–730AM at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. This unit consists of patient populations from many specialized surgical teams. Our patient population is admitted from the ER, SICU, and PACU. Nursing care for the Trauma patient is concentrated around recovering from traumatic injury with focus on mobility, patient education, monitoring intake and outputs, and pain management. Our surgical specialties include ENT and urology, which are consistently nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Trauma: UCMC is the area's only Adult Level 1 Trauma Center. Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT): UCMC has a large head & neck program that includes patients with head & neck cancer or other diseases, including procedures such as reconstruction of the airway, neck, and face. Urology: Surgeries and procedures related to urological cancer or other diseases, which may include treatment of prostate issues, urostomies, urinary diversions, among many other procedures. 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. Unit Details UCMC is equipped to handle even the most complex medical cases in the area, with the ability to care for the sickest patients. Ortho Trauma provides a great opportunity to expand nursing skills in a surgical setting, presenting a great opportunity to grow as professionals and develop one’s expertise. The team has developed a strong sense of camaraderie and is dedicated to providing each other with encouragement and support. Greater Cincinnati’s only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Employee Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.

401K.

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities. Community Discounts. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of Nursing. Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification per department requirements based on patient population needs. Responsibilities Patient Population – (Clinical Only) Engages in population‑appropriate communication; provides knowledge of growth and development milestones; gives clear instructions to patients/families regarding treatment; involves family/guardian in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care; identifies physical limitations and deploys intervention when necessary; recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems; interprets population‑related data and plans care; identifies cultural and religious considerations; performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely; recognizes signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Clinical Judgment Clinical reasoning combined with nursing skills acquired through experiential knowledge and evidence‑based guidelines; collects basic level data; follows protocols with all populations; matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make decisions. Advocacy (Moral Advocacy) Works on another’s behalf, representing the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff; serves as a moral agent in identifying and resolving ethical and clinical concerns; maintains patient confidentiality. Caring Practices Nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment; focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient; promotes patient independence through goal setting and education; maintains a safe physical environment; acknowledges death as an outcome. Collaboration Works with patients, care providers, and multidisciplinary team members to encourage each person’s contribution toward achieving optimal patient goals; remains open to team members’ insights. Systems Thinking Applies knowledge of environmental and system resources that exist for the patient, family, and staff within or across health care and non‑health care systems; uses strategies to manage resources effectively. Response To Diversity Recognizes, appreciates, and incorporates differences in cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and other aspects into care provision. Facilitation Of Learning Facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing staff, and community through formal and informal education; follows planned educational programs. Clinical Inquiry (Innovator/ Evaluator) Questions and evaluates practice; uses research and experiential learning to implement clinical changes; recognizes evolving patient situations and seeks help to identify patient problems. UC Health is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC Health