Staff RN Critical Care Wknd Option C4B NICU

Overview:

 

 

Job Description Summary:

 

Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

 

Job Description:

 

Essential Functions:

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Education Requirement:

BSN required.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio

Certifications:

Current CPR certification required. Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Skills:

Strong communication skills.

Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring quality and safety initiatives.

Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Quality and safety patient care skills.

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF TIME (0.5 TO 2,5 HOURS)

Climb stairs/ladders. Lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs or greater with assistance. Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs or greater may need assistance. Exposure to fumes/gases/vapors. Exposure to biohazard waste. Working with patient equipment and machinery. Working with power equipment/tools.

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)

Bend/twist. Squat/kneel. Sitting. Reaching above shoulder. Repetitive hand/arm usage. Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs may need assistance. Depth perception-vision. Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or pathogens. Exposure to chemicals/medications. Working with electricity.

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

Standing. Walking. Computer skills. Audible speech Hearing acuity. Color vision. Peripheral vision. Seeing- far/near. Problem solving skills. Decision making skills. Interpreting data skills.

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"