Staff Nurse - Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Unit

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We, the Ross Heart Hospital Team are committed to creating an extraordinary experience for our patients and visitors through the delivery of personalized services that consistently exceeds expectations. We believe that through our teamwork, mutual respect, communication and coordination, every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference for our patients and visitors. As a member of this team, the Staff Nurse provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in the plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients. The Staff Nurse prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership to, and development of the patient care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.
• Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to evidence based practice, patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintains current Ohio RN license.
• Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.
• Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and providing care to the patient and family
• Directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team
• Assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients
• Prioritizes patient care needs
• Provides leadership to, and development of the patient care team

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees