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Registered Nurse, PACU, Rotating

*Job Requirements * General Summary Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Role functions as members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards). 1. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development. Solid knowledge and clinical skills. 2. Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 3. Solid knowledge and clinical skills. 4. Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member. 5. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information. 6. Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork 7. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. 8. Ability to demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program as set forth in assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels. Patient Safety Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. 1. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. 2. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge Work Experience Work Experience Education & Experience 1. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing required. 2. Associate's degree required. BSN preferred. 3. PACU or Critical Care experience required. 4. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire. 5. Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, BLS) Join us in delivering compassionate and expert nursing care that makes a difference in patients' lives. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Pay Range: $40.50-$56.99 Other Compensation (if applicable): Base rate, plus applicable differentials will apply. UMMS Benefits Guide

  • Easton, MD

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Supervisor Patient Care

PRN Night shift 7pm-7:30am onsite Summary: The Supervisor Patient Care is responsible for nursing operations and patient care delivery across multiple units during assigned shifts. This role is responsible for staffing management and coordination among hospital departments. The Supervisor collaborates with the Transfer Center for patient placement and throughput, responds to emergencies and codes, and activates the Hospital Emergency Incident Command, when necessary, potentially serving as the Incident Commander Responsibilities: 1.Understands the business, financials industry trends, patient needs, and organizational strategy. 2.Provides support and assistance to nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and quality standards. 3. Assist in monitoring the department budget and helps maintain expenditure controls. 4. Promotes and maintains quality care by supporting nursing staff in the delivery of care during assigned shifts. 5. Visits patient care units to assess patient conditions, evaluates staffing needs and provides support to caregivers. 6. Communicates with the appropriate Nursing Management staff member [VP of Patient Services, Directors of Nursing and Nurse Managers] about any circumstances or situations which has or may have serious impact to patients, staff or hospital. 7. Assist in decision-making processes and notifies the Administrator on call when necessary. 8. Collaborates with nursing and hospital staff to ensure the operational aspects of patient care units are maintained effectively. 9. Supports the nursing philosophy and objectives of the hospital by participating in educational efforts and adhering to policies and procedures. 10. Other duties as assigned. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience in clinical pediatrics is required. 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. 3. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. 2. Licensure: Currently licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio is required. 3. Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS is required; PALS, NRP, ACLS or TNCC is preferred. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required. 5. Years of supervisory experience: Previous Charge Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, or other leadership experience is preferred. On Call FTE: 0.001000 Status: Onsite

  • Akron, OH

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On Call Chaplain

PRN/On-Call Variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Onsite for Chaplaincy Services $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available (Taxable) Summary: The On-Call Staff Chaplain provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate spiritual and emotional support to pediatric patients, their families, and hospital staff. This role responds to spiritual care needs as they arise, particularly during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, offering a supportive presence during times of crisis, grief, or uncertainty. The On-Call Chaplain serves patients and families of all faith traditions, spiritual backgrounds, and beliefs, or no faith, fostering a healing environment consistent with the hospital's mission and values. Responsibilities: Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during on-call hours, including crisis intervention, grief support, and end-of-life care. Respond promptly to referrals, code events, trauma activations, and urgent requests for chaplain presence. Offer rituals, prayers, sacraments, or other spiritual practices as requested and appropriate, while respecting the diverse beliefs of patients and families. Serve as a compassionate presence in times of stress, loss, or decision-making, providing comfort and guidance. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, ensuring spiritual needs are integrated into patient- and family-centered care. Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and sensitivity to diverse cultural and spiritual perspectives. Participate in hand-off communication with daytime chaplains to ensure continuity of care. Maintain readiness to provide chaplaincy support across all units, including emergency, intensive care, and inpatient units. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. Other duties as required. Other information: Required Qualifications : At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE. Demonstrated ability to support individuals from diverse faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds. Strong interpersonal, listening, and crisis intervention skills. Endorsement or credentials from a recognized faith tradition, such as ordination, commissioning, or authorization to serve in a religious office. Candidates should hold formal recognition beyond lay membership within their denomination or faith community. Prefer previous experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy. Schedule & Compensation On-Call Shifts: Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Compensation: Paid per diem per shift; additional compensation for in-hospital response time as applicable. Technical Expertise Experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy preferred. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. Experience in healthcare is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral care, or a related field. At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE, required. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 1 year is preferred. Years of experience supervising: None. On Call FTE: 0.001000 Status: Fixed Hybrid

  • Akron, OH

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Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing: Mahoning Valley

Part-Time 0800-1530 or 0900-1630 Mahoning Valley $5,000 Sign on Bonus (Taxable) Summary: The Skilled Nursing RN provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients as assigned. Responsibilities: 1. Ensures care delivered meets standards of care. 2. Implements MD orders, coordinates the patients plan of care with medical regime, therapy services and community resources to facilitate comprehensive ongoing care. 3. RN utilizes sound judgment in making independent nursing care decisions, utilizes the nursing process and is guided by knowledge of the principles and practice of professional nursing. 4. Skilled professionals must assume responsibility for, but not be restricted to the following: Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient, Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregivers, Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, Patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education, Preparing clinical notes, Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care, Participation in the agency's QAPI program, and Participation in agency-sponsored in-service training. 5. Works a required number of days/month for on-call visiting nurse to ensure adequate coverage for facility - FT/PT nurses will work minimum of 8 on-call shifts per month with 4 being weekend shifts, PRN nurses will work a minimum of 4 on-call shifts per month with 1 being a weekend shift. 6. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Previous experience in Skilled Nursing preferred. 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred. 3. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred or must obtain BSN within 5 years from date of hire into role. 2. Certification: Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Ohio. BLS Certification required. 3. Years of experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in Pediatrics or Home Care required. 4. Years of experience supervising: None Part Time FTE: 0.700000 Status: Onsite

  • Akron, OH

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School Staff Nurse: Akron Public Schools

Akron Public Schools 1:1 with student with bus ride 2-3 days Float other days Monday-Friday While school is in session Summary: The School Staff Nurse is responsible for the provision of school health services to the student population serviced. Responsibilities: 1. Provides school health services as directed by department and contracts. 2. Provides the clinical care necessary within the department, including routine, special needs, and emergency first aide. 3. Maintains appropriate student health records and documents services rendered 4. Participates in the educational efforts of the department and the hospital. 5. Communicates effectively with management, parents/guardians, school authorities, and allied personnel. 6. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. 7. Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with departmental/school/State and Federal, and Human Resource policies, procedures and guidelines. 8. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience in a school setting is preferred. 2. Experience in pediatric nursing is preferred. 3. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team is preferred. Minimum of one year experience in healthcare is required. 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must be obtained within 5 years of date of hire. 2. Certification: BLS certification is required. Registered Nurse licensure is required. 3. Years of relevant experience: 1 to 2 years is preferred. 4. Years of experience supervising: None. Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite

  • Akron, OH

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On Call Chaplain

PRN/On-Call Variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Onsite for Chaplaincy Services $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available (Taxable) Summary: The On-Call Staff Chaplain provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate spiritual and emotional support to pediatric patients, their families, and hospital staff. This role responds to spiritual care needs as they arise, particularly during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, offering a supportive presence during times of crisis, grief, or uncertainty. The On-Call Chaplain serves patients and families of all faith traditions, spiritual backgrounds, and beliefs, or no faith, fostering a healing environment consistent with the hospital's mission and values. Responsibilities: Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during on-call hours, including crisis intervention, grief support, and end-of-life care. Respond promptly to referrals, code events, trauma activations, and urgent requests for chaplain presence. Offer rituals, prayers, sacraments, or other spiritual practices as requested and appropriate, while respecting the diverse beliefs of patients and families. Serve as a compassionate presence in times of stress, loss, or decision-making, providing comfort and guidance. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, ensuring spiritual needs are integrated into patient- and family-centered care. Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and sensitivity to diverse cultural and spiritual perspectives. Participate in hand-off communication with daytime chaplains to ensure continuity of care. Maintain readiness to provide chaplaincy support across all units, including emergency, intensive care, and inpatient units. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. Other duties as required. Other information: Required Qualifications : At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE. Demonstrated ability to support individuals from diverse faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds. Strong interpersonal, listening, and crisis intervention skills. Endorsement or credentials from a recognized faith tradition, such as ordination, commissioning, or authorization to serve in a religious office. Candidates should hold formal recognition beyond lay membership within their denomination or faith community. Prefer previous experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy. Schedule & Compensation On-Call Shifts: Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Compensation: Paid per diem per shift; additional compensation for in-hospital response time as applicable. Technical Expertise Experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy preferred. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. Experience in healthcare is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral care, or a related field. At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE, required. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 1 year is preferred. Years of experience supervising: None. On Call FTE: 0.001000 Status: Fixed Hybrid

  • North Canton, OH

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Clinical Coordinator: PICU

Part Time Days 24 hours/week 7am-7:30pm Summary: Assists manager in the daily operations at the unit level, in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluated delivery of patient care on assigned unit and shift. Contributes to development and evaluations of assigned nursing personnel. Assists and provides nursing care utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement and skill. Responsibilities: 1. Provides leadership and direction regarding unit goals and work environment by assisting nurse manager in his/her duties. 2. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability for self and staff. 3. Maintains unit safety for staff and patients. 4. Participates in performance improvement. 5. Participates in and supports staff recruitment and retention efforts. 6. Uses critical thinking to provide patient care management through staffing plan development, managing daily shift staffing, and delegation of resources. 7. Supports and assists within human resource management, including but not limited to coaching, time keeping, development and evaluation of nursing personnel. 8. Supports patient care and staffing needs throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise. 9. Promotes a positive work environment and staff engagement. 10. Serves as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team. 11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational and safety needs of the patients served. 12. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. 2. Valid Ohio license. 3. Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required. 4. See the Department of Nursing Resuscitation Requirements and training policy 2102 for specific department requirements. 5. Relevant professional nursing certification, preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN required, or current enrollment in a BSN program with program completion required within 2 years of assuming position. 2. Certification: May differ based on department/unit 3. Years of experience: Minimum two years relevant clinical experience with demonstrated management and leadership abilities is required. 4. Years of experience supervising: Previous charge nurse or other leadership experience is required. 5. Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting teams is required. Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite

  • Akron, OH

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Occupational Therapist: Belpre Rehab

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available Full-time, 40 Hours/week Monday - Friday, Days (Shifts between hours of 7:30AM -6:30PM)Onsite Belpre, OH (Relocation may be available) Summary: The Occupational Therapist utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate/assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities. Responsibilities: 1. Utilizes professional knowledge and behaviors to evaluate, assess and treat patients with a variety of physical, educational, or psychosocial disabilities. 2. Communicates effectively with patient, family members, and team members as needed. 3. Performs appropriate and necessary documentation and patient/family education, per division protocols. 4. Supervises COTA/L, volunteer, or student per OT regulations. 5. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience in occupational therapy is required. 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required. 3. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy. 2. Certification: Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and current Ohio state licensure is required. 3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred. 4. Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite

  • North Canton, OH

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Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing: Summit/Stark

Full-Time 0800-1630 $5,000 Sign on Bonus (Taxable) Summary: The Skilled Nursing RN provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients as assigned. Responsibilities: 1. Ensures care delivered meets standards of care. 2. Implements MD orders, coordinates the patients plan of care with medical regime, therapy services and community resources to facilitate comprehensive ongoing care. 3. RN utilizes sound judgment in making independent nursing care decisions, utilizes the nursing process and is guided by knowledge of the principles and practice of professional nursing. 4. Skilled professionals must assume responsibility for, but not be restricted to the following: Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient, Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregivers, Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, Patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education, Preparing clinical notes, Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care, Participation in the agency's QAPI program, and Participation in agency-sponsored in-service training. 5. Works a required number of days/month for on-call visiting nurse to ensure adequate coverage for facility - FT/PT nurses will work minimum of 8 on-call shifts per month with 4 being weekend shifts, PRN nurses will work a minimum of 4 on-call shifts per month with 1 being a weekend shift. 6. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Previous experience in Skilled Nursing preferred. 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred. 3. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Education and Experience 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred or must obtain BSN within 5 years from date of hire into role. 2. Certification: Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Ohio. BLS Certification required. 3. Years of experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in Pediatrics or Home Care required. 4. Years of experience supervising: None Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite

  • Akron, OH

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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist: PICU/Burn

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available Full-time, 40 Hours/week M-F Days, 8AM - 4:30PM Onsite Akron, OH (Relocation may be available) Summary: The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is responsible for all drug distribution and control activities for the assigned patient care area. Evaluates, processes and monitors physician orders for patient medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, serves as a reliable source of drug information, provides expert consultation to healthcare professionals and ensures proper pharmacotherapeutics for all patients. Responsibilities: 1. Performs complex clinical pharmacy services including drug therapy management, pharmacokinetics, multidisciplinary rounding, therapy protocol development and implementation, assist in operational initiatives and implementation, manages adverse drug reactions and medication errors and evaluates non-formulary requests. 2. Assists nurses and prescribers with medication use challenges and medication cost containment. 3. Demonstrates working knowledge of all drug distribution and control functions of pharmacy operations. Works effectively with pharmacy staff and other clinical staff regarding operational issues. 4. Evaluates drug therapy orders for appropriateness of dose, route, interval, schedule, duration, disease state, and organ function. 5. Monitors effects of drug therapy. 6. Documents interventions appropriately in electronic medical record. . 7. Provides drug education and counsels patients on appropriate drug use and storage. 8. Precepts the pharmacy resident(s)/students and provides effective and timely feedback on the resident's progress. 9. Provides mandatory education presentations to staff pharmacists. 10. Employs drug usage evaluation information to alter therapy effectively and participates in drug use evaluation programs. Active participant in Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee as required. 11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. Maintains knowledge and participates in accreditation activities. 12. Performs all the duties of a centralized staff pharmacist when required. 13. Participates in and accepts change as operations demand, including strategies designed to strengthen pharmacy programs. 14. Assist with administrative duties as required. 15. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Experience and knowledge of appropriate drug use for adult/pediatric/neonatal patients is required (depending on patient population assigned). 2. Experience with interdepartmental collaboration among all levels within an organization is required. 3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Maintains proficiency with Epic Willow and/or Ambulatory software. Education and Experience 1. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree is required or BS pharmacy degree with pediatric experience. 2. Licensure: Current License by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required. 3. A Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) OR equivalent experience required. 4. PGY2 Residency preferred 5. Board Certification in area of expertise is preferred 6. Years of relevant experience: 3 year is preferred. 7. Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite

  • North Canton, OH

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Staff Nurse - Montrose

Full-time, 40 hours/week Monday–Friday Onsite Summary: Provides nursing care and staff guidance for clinical issues, under the direction of the physicians at the site. Responsibilities: 1. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach. 2. Responsible for precepting new employees and acts as a mentor to the clinical staff. 3. Provides patient assessment as required 4. Participates in the development education for all staff members for clinically related issues. 5. Assesses clinical competency and participates in the evaluation process of the clinical staff, both at 90 days and annual evaluations. 6. Works routinely with patients and their families as an advocate for health maintenance of children and promotes a positive public image in all interactions with families, vendors, and the general public. 7. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. 8. Provides consultations and requests consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning. 9. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 7. Experience in pediatric ambulatory care is preferred. 8. Strong computer skills with experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar software is required. 9. Experience with an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Candidates hired without a BSN must obtain the degree within 5 years from date of hire. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. 3. A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. This must be a Multistate License (MSL). An MSL is required within 90 days of hire date for departments that provide telenursing services or care to patients outside Ohio. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 2 years of experience is preferred. 5. Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite

  • Akron, OH

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RN Float Pool - Critical Care

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. LICENSURE Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. SPECIAL SKILLS Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. PHYSICAL DEMAND Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. YNHHS Requisition ID 185862

  • Manhattan, NY

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