The Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Current Ohio RN license.
Clinical Experience Requirements
• Medical/Surgical: 0+ (will accept new grads) • Critical Care: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred • Perioperative Services: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred • Emergency Department: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred • Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred • Mobile Care/Transport: 2+ years critical care/emergency nursing or 2 years' pre-hospital Paramedic level experience and 2 years' critical care/emergency experience. Transport nursing experience preferred. • Radiology: 2+ years of critical care or emergency care experience preferred; one year interventional radiology preferred • PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter): 2+ years clinical nursing experience required; Prefer critical nursing experience or one year of PICC experience
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include:
UC Medical Center West Chester Hospital University of Cincinnati Physicians UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons) Lindner Center of HOPE Several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Our Team
At UC Health, we are proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the regions adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and youll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
Core Competencies
The following core competencies are essential for RNs at UC Health:
• Engages in population appropriate communication. • Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. • Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. • Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. • Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. • Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. • Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. • Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. • Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. • Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Assessment
The RN demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient. The RN demonstrates knowledge base of normal age-specific, physiological and psychosocial functions of the unit's population. The RN performs a basic physical assessment. The RN initiates upon admission, a nursing admission history and nursing assessment including an educational needs assessment. The RN initiates referrals upon admission and throughout care as based on patient assessment. The RN understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting problems and potential problems. The RN reassesses and evaluates patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by unit standards of care or patient condition. The RN assesses patient and environmental safety continuously. The RN receives and gives a complete, concise and timely report on condition of assigned patients. The RN recognizes and appropriately reports basic abnormal data and subtle changes in patient conditions. Incorporates into plan of care as applicable. The RN collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological condition. The RN participates in discharge planning.
Planning
The RN utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs. The RN prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other health care team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice. The RN communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care. The RN demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patients' assessment and needs.
Implementation
The RN implements plan of care and interventions to provide quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. The RN implements nursing actions, either by direct care or delegation of responsibility, based upon patient's plan of care and skill level of personnel. The RN implements plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient, family/designee, and other health care team members. The RN demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing of physician. The RN demonstrates competency for medication administration as allowed by licensure and institution policy. The RN able to recognize emergent situations and implement emergency measures. The RN demonstrates professional manner during emergent situations. The RN based upon nursing assessment, makes appropriate referrals to other health care team members in a timely manner. The RN implements safety interventions to maintain patient/family/staff safety. The RN reports actual and potential patient safety issues. The RN demonstrates competency in infection control measures.
Professional Development
The RN assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. The RN participates in unit or department staff meetings. The RN utilizes learning opportunities on the unit for improvement of self and others. The RN identifies personal strengths and weaknesses as a professional nurse. The RN takes initiatives in professional growth in regards to identified weaknesses. The RN maintains individual competency in nursing practice. The RN completes all educational, certification and regulatory requirements, submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner. The RN involved in best practice recommendations and implementation to improve patient care at the unit or department level. The RN evaluates nursing practice by participating in self/peer review and performance improvement activities.
Documentation
The RN nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment. The RN documents according to UC Health policy and procedures. The RN documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. The RN documents patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately.
Evaluation
The RN continuously evaluates nursing practice in relation to the standards of care and individual plan of care. The RN evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions and revises or continues with plan of care based on patient's response. The RN involves patient, family and other health care team members in evaluation process when appropriate. The RN maintains continuity of care between shifts or encounter and transfers by reporting or following up on patient care needs if applicable.
Leadership
The RN effectively manages care through others. The RN demonstrates time management when providing patient care. The RN demonstrates flexibility and a cooperative attitude to meet the needs of the unit. The RN acts as a resources person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit. The RN may function as a preceptor. The RN appropriately delegates to ancillary staff; communicates effectively.
Productivity
The RN considers factors related to cost and effective outcomes when planning patient care. The RN manages workload effectively. The RN initiates care in a timely manner. The RN answers and responds to patient requests or call lights promptly when applicable. The RN supports effective use of staff and supplies.