Registered Nurse; RN First Shift, Diagnostic Cardiology

Job Description

UC Health is hiring a full‑time Registered Nurse for the Diagnostic Cardiology department for the first shift at UC Medical Center.

Cincinnati, OH, United States

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Ohio RN License
• Specialty areas may prefer 2+ years of related nursing experience, including Critical Care, Emergency Department, Perioperative Services, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Radiology, Mobile Care/Transport, or PICC services.
• Additional specialty‑specific experience, such as transport nursing, interventional radiology, critical care, emergency nursing, or PICC line experience, is preferred based on the assigned department.

• Engages in age‑and population‑appropriate communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development milestones, and life‑stage tasks.
• Provides clear treatment instructions to patients and families.
• Involves family members/guardians in assessment, treatment, and ongoing care.
• Identifies physical limitations and implements appropriate interventions.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to behavioral health concerns in patients and families.
• Interprets population‑specific data and develops appropriate care plans.
• Identifies and responds to psychological, cultural, and religious needs that may impact care.
• Safely performs treatments, administers medications, and operates equipment.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect.

• Demonstrates clinical nursing skills necessary to accurately assess the patient's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Applies knowledge of age‑specific physiological and psychosocial development.
• Performs comprehensive physical assessments.
• Completes nursing admission history, assessment, and educational needs assessment upon admission.
• Initiates referrals based on patient assessment findings throughout the continuum of care.
• Recognizes signs, symptoms, and data related to current and potential patient problems.
• Reassesses patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by patient condition or standards of care.
• Continuously evaluates patient and environmental safety.
• Provides and receives complete, concise, and timely handoff reports.
• Recognizes, reports, and incorporates abnormal findings and subtle patient condition changes into the plan of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to collect and communicate pertinent patient information.
• Participates in discharge planning activities.

• Uses assessment data to identify, prioritize, and address actual and potential patient problems and needs.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises interdisciplinary care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Communicates the plan of care effectively to all team members involved in patient care.
• Prioritizes care based on patient needs, assessment findings, and established standards of practice.

• Implements interventions and care plans based on assessed needs, standards of care, and organizational policies.
• Delivers direct care and appropriately delegates responsibilities according to staff competency.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to carry out the plan of care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability when implementing provider orders and nursing interventions.
• Administers medications safely and competently in accordance with licensure and organizational policy.
• Recognizes emergency situations and takes prompt, appropriate action while maintaining professionalism.
• Makes timely referrals to appropriate healthcare team members based on assessment findings.
• Implements safety measures to protect patients, families, and staff and reports safety concerns promptly.
• Demonstrates competency in infection prevention and control practices.

• Takes responsibility for ongoing professional growth and supports the development of peers and colleagues.
• Participates in department and unit meetings.
• Utilizes learning opportunities to improve personal and team performance.
• Identifies strengths and opportunities for growth and…