Role Overview: This registered nurse (RN) provides holistic, age-specific, and culturally sensitive patient care within a collaborative, patient- and family-centered model. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates care, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conducts comprehensive evaluations of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs, recognizing abnormal data and safety risks.
• Diagnosis & Planning: Identifies patient problems, develops and revises individualized care plans, and communicates effectively with the healthcare team.
• Implementation: Delivers evidence-based care, delegates tasks appropriately, provides patient education, responds to emergencies, and maintains a safe environment.
• Evaluation & Documentation: Continuously assesses care effectiveness, adjusts plans as needed, and documents accurately in electronic records.
• Leadership & Professional Development: Demonstrates leadership, mentors peers, participates in quality improvement, and maintains competency through ongoing education and certifications.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Current Ohio RN licensure and BLS certification; ACLS within 6 months for specific units.
• Educational requirements include a BSN within 5 years of hire if hired after January 2010; advanced degrees are optional but preferred.
• Strong communication skills, cultural competence, adaptability, and commitment to professional growth.
• Participation in professional organizations, research, and community activities is encouraged.

Additional duties: Adheres to policies, completes required training, maintains attendance, and acts as a resource and preceptor for team members and students.