Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, University Hospital, 11 East Doan

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Job Title:
Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, University Hospital, 11 East Doan

Department:
University Hospital | 11 East Doan Hall, General Medicine

Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?s mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient?s involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.
Position Summary: The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Additional Information:

Duties and Responsibilities :

The PCA will demonstrate core competencies in the area of customer focus, teamwork, job knowledge, and resource management.

55% of time Collaborates with the RN and other members of the patient care team in providing patient care and documenting observations and care given.

•Provides basic nursing care activities such as vital signs, weights, intake and output and patient hygiene measures, patient comfo1t measures, collecting of specimens, according to department policies, procedures and protocols.

•Follows through and reports back on assignments from the RN-PCC.

•Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff. Is courteous to others and promotes mutual respect.

•Observes, reports, and records signs and symptoms as well as other factors pertinent to the patient's condition and

compliance with prescribed therapies.

•Reports/ intervenes to facilitate patient comfort, position, alignment and turning.

•Assists patient with mobility activities such as ambulation, transfers and use of assistive devices.

•Assists patient with elimination, provides foley care, and ostomy care.

•Documents care given; reports changes inpatient condition to the RN-PCC.

•Demonstrates understanding of job responsibilities and uses appropriate knowledge and skills to effectively complete work.

•Anticipates needs of customers and assumes responsibility for solving customer problems.

•Works with team to deliver appropriate nursing care in emergency situations, including implementing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assisting with Code Blue and life safety readiness, and notifying physicians.

•Provides a variety of clerical support services under the direction of the RN-PCC, which includes overall responsibilities of processing orders, verification of f01ms for accuracy and completeness and dissemination of information.

•Demonstrates cost-effective use of supplies and own time and others' time; systematically organizes and prioritizes work.

35% of time Participates with patient care team in specialized patient care activities.

•Works effectively as a team member and maintains a positive relationship and open communication with other team members.

•Effectively performs electrocardiograms (ECG's).

•Performs simple sterile dressings utilizing surgical asepsis; assists licensed caregivers with complex wound dressings.

•Collects specimens including using phlebotomy techniques.

•Provides basic pulmonary care.

•Assists with application, removal and care of splints.

•Effectively participates in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

•Provides simple physical, occupational and speech therapy treatments as assessed by the therapist and directed by a licensed acre giver, to include: simple range of motion; simple gait training; follow up techniques for regaining swallowing; use of alternative communication methods; reinforcement of restoration of activities of daily living (AOL's).

•Performs materials management/supply management functions as needed.

5% of time Participates with team in quality assessment and improvement activities

•Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes.

•Contributes to performance improvement of the Medical Center, the unit and the patient care team.

•Demonstrates a commitment to providing the highest quality of service to all customers.

Quality measures include:

Patient Satisfaction Evaluation of patient outcomes Unit productivity

Cost data

5% of time Assumes function of other patient care team members as directed by the RN-PCC.

Patient Population Served  

Not Applicable: Non-patient care title: NO

Neonates (0 - 6 months)

Children (7 months – 13 years)

Adolescents (14-17 years): X

Adults (18 - 64 years): X

Geriatrics (65 + years): X

Location:
Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
36

Shift:
Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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