Staff Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care using the nursing process. The nurse accepts responsibility for directing co-workers and delegating role-appropriate tasks in the implementation of care. All duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in nursing; Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid license to practice in the State of Ohio. CPR certification required.
• Experience: Previous registered nursing experience preferred.
• Job-related Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues, demonstrate the ability to handle multiple priorities, and make independent decisions; critical thinking skills are essential.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities

• Mission and Service Values:
  • Empathy: Demonstrates a willingness to understand others’ perspectives and treats all individuals with compassion.
  • Integrity: Takes responsibility for actions; delivers on promises with ethical behavior.
  • Stewardship: Uses resources wisely and respects the time and resources of patients, families, and peers.
  • Agility: Takes initiative to find creative solutions and responds promptly to concerns.
  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with others, treats colleagues with respect, and embraces a culture of belonging.
• Commitment and Engagement:
  • Quality: Commits to improving performance and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
  • Safety: Maintains a safe work environment and reports unsafe conditions.
  • Service: Anticipates customer needs and utilizes tools to resolve concerns effectively.
  • Sustainability: Demonstrates cost-conscious use of resources in daily work activities.
• Personal Engagement:
  • Organization Commitment: Complies with all policies and procedures.
  • Personal Commitment: Takes ownership of the job and supports others across departments.
  • Personal Growth: Commits to ongoing learning and completes all mandatory education.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care of each patient according to the nursing process.
• Provides quality care based on assessment needs and established care plans.
• Educates patients and families from admission through discharge.
• Documents the nursing process accurately and legibly.
• Notifies the physician of pertinent observations and changes in patient status.
• Administers medications and performs treatments accurately and safely.
• Implements physician orders as written.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available for patient care, reporting malfunctions promptly.

Physical Capacity Demand

Position may require exertion of 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. Patient handling activities are common.

Job Considerations

• Psychological/Mental: Requires emotional regulation and self-control. Must manage urgent situations calmly.
• Cognitive: Requires intact cognitive function in areas such as attention, memory, and perception. Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are needed.
• Environmental: No special considerations are required.

Shift Information

Night shifts available with occasional weekend obligations.

Minimum Years of Experience

2 years of registered nursing experience preferred.

Certifications / Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life