Registered Nurse (RN-CNI), CVICU, Night Shift, ONA

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN-CNI), Night

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN-CNI) for CVICU for the night shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The Registered Nurse (RN-CNI) will support the Medical Centers 24-bed CVICU delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established stands of care and according to policy and procedures.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments.

UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Unit Details :

• Welcome New Grads!
• We are thrilled to be able to utilize the most progressive industry technology available for our patients, including CRRT, Impella, TAVR, ECMO, and LVAD.
• Take advantage of the professional development opportunities, such as NRP and CCNRP, available to you.

Benefits Details :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN-CNI) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. 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.

The care is culturally based and age-specific.

Serve a very busy complex cardiac patient population undergoing surgeries such as CABG, valvuloplasty and valve replacement, heart transplant, VAD implantation and various thoracic procedures such as VATS and thoracotomies.

Non-surgical care includes ECMO, post-arrest hypothermia, and management of acute with mechanical support and acute on chronic heart failure.

• Staffing 1 : 1 - post-op open heart procedures (balloon pump, CRRT, Therapeutic Hypothermia)
• Collects basic level data, follows protocols with all populations, and does not deviate from them. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make decision.
• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises, and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient / family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients / family regarding treatment, and involves family / guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and / or supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements :

• A strategic, adaptable, growth-oriented, and team-focused personality
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations.

Members of UC Health include : UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including : UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center.

Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose : to advance health and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world.

Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment.