Critical Care Float Pool- Weekend Option NIGHTS
Columbus, NE - USA
Job Summary
Overview:
Weekend option nightshift 7p-7a
5 12-hour shifts per pay
Mix of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
48 weekends per year
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- 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; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
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.
Experience:
(not specified)
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Climb stairs/ladder Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Machinery Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Depth perception Electricity Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near Standing Walking
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
About Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.