Registered Nurse (RN), Days, Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN), Full-time, Days (7a-7p), Emergency Department  

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the emergency department for the day shift at West Chester Hospital.   

The Emergency Department Nurse will support West Chester Hospital’s emergency room (ER) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.  

About West Chester Hospital    

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.  

  

Unit Details:  

• West Chester Hospital is a certified Level III trauma center which shares providers with our Level I trauma center, UC Medical Center, in downtown Cincinnati.  

• Our leadership team is committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees have a work-life balance.  

• All staff have open lines of communication with leadership.  

• Our Emergency Department team strives to create a supportive, team-oriented environment.  

Responsibilities  

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.   

• 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 with 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  

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing   

• Associate's Degree, minimum required    

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred   

• Current OH RN License    

• ED or ICU/Critical Care experience preferred  

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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 incl