Nationwide Children's Hospital·Columbus, Ohio
The RN manages patients through the surgical encounter, focusing on pre-operative preparation and post-operative discharge education. They provide family-centered nursing care while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
Contingent, Day Shift, Minimum 16 hrs./month. No nights, weekends or holidays.
This position is in the Pre-Post Op area getting patients prepped and ready for surgery and then teaching and discharging the family home.
Job Description: Summary:
Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their surgical encounter, 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. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.
Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to Surgical Technologists and Perioperative Technicians.
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 “community of the unit” 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.
BSN, preferred. Associate degree, required with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
Current CPR certification, required.
Skills: (not specified)
May perform in the role of RN First Assistant as needed following successful completion of an accredited first assistant program.
Able to prioritize tasks.
Demanding environment.
Will need to be able to multitask.
"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"
Market context
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