TCHP Registered Nurse - Mt Auburn Electrophysiology

Position: TCHP Registered Nurse - Mt Auburn Electrophysiology - Full Time Days
The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers.

The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Education:

* TCH does hire AD and Diploma nurses; however all nurses hired after January 2010 must receive their BSN within 5 years of the date of hire. RN's who were employed at TCH prior to January 2010, and have more than 20 years of experience as an RN are permitted to pursue their BSN on a voluntary basis.
* A MSN or DNP are not required but supersede the requirement for the BSN. Years of

Experience:

* None required Required Skills and Knowledge:
* The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
* The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
* The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
* The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting. Licenses and

Certifications:

* The RN holds a current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio.
* Membership in professional organizations is desirable.
* BLS certification is required prior to patient contact.
* ACLS is required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas.
* Certification in area of clinical specialty is expected within five years of eligibility. The Nursing Process Assessment - Demonstrates the nursing skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and education needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model.
* Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting needs and actual or potential nursing diagnosis.
* Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient's condition.
* Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological data.
* Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives. Diagnosis and Planning - Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized patient problems and needs.
* Prepares, coordinates, and revises multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family to be supportive of the TCH model of care/Patient and Family Centered care. For each problem a measurable goal is set.
* Communicates the plan of care utilizing SBAR and handoff processes with all team members.
* Establish priorities of care, discusses plan of care during shift report, and participates in care conferences.
* Initiates discharge planning upon admission, makes appropriate referrals consistent with the anticipated length of stay. Implementation - The method of providing evidence based, quality care is based on assessed needs and standards of care while adhering to hospital policy and procedures to achieve set goals.
* Performs and delegates nursing actions based on appropriate orders demonstrates critical thinking and accountability for appropriate implementation.
* Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, & contacts other health team professionals.
* Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate,…