RN

Job DescriptionReady to help shape the future of Cincinnati's #1 Hospital? Your passion to make a difference is something we share. As a registered nurse at the Christ Hospital Health Network, you'll join an inclusive team committed to your success. You'll be respected as an individual and celebrated for your achievements. You'll discover a range of powerful opportunities to grow—and experience the support of your leaders every step of the way. Your voice and experience will be valued as you mentor others, participate in unit-based and system-wide councils and share your vital feedback. Because when you continue to thrive, we continue to improve the health of our community and create exceptional outcomes.Here's how you'll thrive:Work alongside the best at Cincinnati's #1 Hospital, 10 years and countingMagnet designated hospital with the region's best nurse-patient ratio allowing you to deliver exceptional patient care in a nurturing work environmentFlexible self-scheduling empowers your work-life balanceEndless opportunities to grow with a renowned clinical advancement program, plus continued education and mentorship opportunities across unitsDirect access to executive leaders through semi-monthly roundtable eventsTeam member resource groups ready for your voiceHere's what makes us the best and separates us from the rest:New Virtual Nursing system on designated unitsHercules Mattresses for easy repositioning of patientsShared Leadership Council structureClinical Advancement ProgramSmartphones for easy EMR Documentation and enhanced communicationPaid Parental Leave programTuition Assistance and support of initial certificationsDedicated Professional Development Specialists provide in-person, consistent, individualized residency support and guidance through the first year of nursing practiceResponsibilitiesHere's how you'll deliver best-in-class care:The Christ Hospital Health Network Nursing ProcessAssessment – You'll deliver comprehensive care by assessing the patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Health Network Professional Practice Model – all while continuing to collaborate with your healthcare teamDiagnosis & Planning – Working closely with the patient and family, you'll create personalized care plans that prioritize patient needs and goals.Implementation – You'll be providing evidence-based, best-in-class care by educating patients and families, executing well-planned interventions and utilizing hospital policies and procedures.Evaluation – You'll monitor and adjust care based on patient outcomes and evidence-based practices.Leadership & Professional Development - Working closely with your Clinical Manager, you will take an active role in driving improvement and achieving better outcomes through the development and evaluation of Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives. You'll be an advocate for High Reliability principles to enhance patient care and operational efficiency while using data to fuel progress. You'll also demonstrate your leadership skills by motivating, educating, delegating, and mentoring peers and team members, while managing patient care effectively.QualificationsHere are your additional requirements:Documentation - You'll accurately and concisely document the nursing process in the patient's electronic medical record, reflecting the implemented plan of care by the patient, family, and healthcare team. You'll also ensure timely documentation of care, updates, education, and the patient's and family's responses, in line with hospital policy.Team Member Responsibilities - As a healthcare team member, your responsibilities will include adhering to all organizational and department policies, completing required training, meeting all educational requirements while demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and providing the legendary patient care The Christ Hospital Health Network is known for over the last 130 years.Licenses & CertificationsCurrent RN licensure in the state of employment.BLS required before patient contact.ACLS required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas.Unit specific certifications may be required.More about our Comp-Med Stepdown Unit: The Medical-Surgical Stepdown/3 South unit is a 29-bed medical stepdown unit specializing in the care of patients diagnosed with acute MI, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, CHF and other low risk cardiac/chest pain diagnoses. The unit offers general medical services to all types of patients requiring cardiac monitoring including cardiology, renal, endocrinology, general medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and oncology. Staff on this unit undergo special training and education regarding non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (Bi-PAP, C-PAP, and A-PAP). They also provide infusion therapy, transfusions, injections, and central line care. Patient care assistants on this unit provide support with ADLs, POC glucose testing, and 12 Lead EKGs. 3 South is a dedicated stroke unit and all RNs are NIH stroke scale certified.