RN First Assist Liberty at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description



At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.



Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2023


• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
  


• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc


• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023


• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Interprofessional Practice- Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.
  
  


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  Professional and Clinical Leadership- Demonstrates a commitment to the profession of nursing. Demonstrates accountability for continued self-growth and learning. Serves as a role model to peers and functions as a unit leader, and a hospital and community resource. Contributes to an environment that facilitates growth and development of colleagues. Demonstrates competency in the application to scientific inquiry to own nursing practice. Serves as a resource person for other staff members. Contributes to the delivery of quality patient care by working with other surgical team members during the preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.
  
  


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  Clinical Practice- Possess expert clinical knowledge and skills. Utilizes skills to deliver nursing care to the patient and family whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and rapidly changing. Hold high standards of practice for self. Ensures that care given to patients/families reflect internal commitment to these high standards. Maintains current knowledge of CCHMC policies, care standards, procedures and standards and assist in the development and implementation of future standards. Provide education to personnel, patients or family through structured and unstructured interactions. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify patients' assessments. Develops fiscal responsible and accountability with respect to patient charges and CCHMC charge capture. Collaborates with others to develop and achieve goals which will benefit patient care and professional practice.
  
  


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  Evidence Based Practice- Assess the patient preoperatively and develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment. Assist in the safe positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressing to the wound under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Uses surgical instruments skillfully and in way that is consistent with their design and purpose. Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field. Plans and provides equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs. Assist in transporting the patient postoperatively. Communicates information to the post anesthesia care unit. Communicates information to the family as appropriate. Evaluate the patient postoperatively and participates in discharge planning. Demonstrates competency in providing patient/family education.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training
  
  


• ACEN/CCNE accredited BSN OR MSN OR Associate/Diploma RN AND 2 years experience and BSN/MSN agreement May be required to obtain other state licensure.
  
  


• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
  
  


• Active Ohio RN License
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
  


• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
  


• Competitive retirement plans
  
  


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
  


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
  


• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
  


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
  


• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
  


• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
  
  

Primary Location

Liberty Campus



Schedule

Full time



Shift

Day (United States of America)



Department

Liberty Surgery



Employee Status

Regular



FTE

1



Weekly Hours

40



Salary Range

$38.38 - $48.63


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability. Apply Now