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Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit

TriHealth, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Job Overview This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient’s needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.

Shift:

Full Time/Nights (.9 FTE; 36 hrs/week)

Job Requirements

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing

New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)

Registered Nurse

Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle

Preferred membership in related professional organization

RNs with more than 1 year full‑time or 2 years part‑time acute care experience

Preferred certification in specialty

Job Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Complete initial assessment tool. Document ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicate assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Include health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.

Plan care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiate and individualize appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Update current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develop both short‑ and long‑term goals with patient/family and healthcare team, including discharge planning. Communicate plan of care to others.

Provide a safe, therapeutic environment, maintain patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and be sensitive to patient diversity. Seek resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balance priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. Complete patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Base interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and document accordingly. Train/educate other staff and act as an expert resource in specialty area through existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicate and understand/execute physician orders.

Evaluate the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Document the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborate with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervise the care that was delegated to other health care team members.

Perform technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administer medications/treatments and monitor their effects. Use all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.

Demonstrate organization’s responsibilities: identify areas for self‑improvement, function in relief charge/resource role as requested, complete assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperate with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintain current knowledge in area of practice, and demonstrate knowledge of organizational and department changes.

Other Job-Related Information The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence‑based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships among nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer’s expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.

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