Registered Nurse - Main Ambulatory Procedure Dept - Part Time - Days

Job Description

The RN utilizes specialized knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is based on the TCH model of care, promoting an ongoing partnership between patients, families, and the healthcare team. The RN adheres to the American Nursing Association (ANA) Code of Ethics and the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

The RN provides culturally and age‑specific care.

• Demonstrates nursing skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs using the Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model.
• Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient’s presenting needs and possible nursing diagnoses.
• Recognizes and appropriately reports abnormal data and changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and charge RN.
• Uses appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other team members and communicate pertinent patient data.
• Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks and proactively implements safety initiatives.

• Prepares, coordinates, and revises a multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family, supporting the TCH model of care. Each problem has a measurable goal.
• Communicates the plan of care using SBAR and handoff processes with all team members.
• Establishes priorities of care, discusses the plan during shift reports, and participates in care conferences.
• Initiates discharge planning upon admission and makes appropriate referrals consistent with the expected length of stay.

• Performs and delegates nursing actions based on orders, demonstrating critical thinking and accountability for appropriate implementation.
• Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and the plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates critical thinking when reviewing physician orders, making referrals, and contacting other health team professionals.
• Responds to emergency situations requiring immediate, precise skillful action.
• Implements measures to prevent contamination and disease transmission, using appropriate protective devices and equipment to maintain a safe environment.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions and adjusts or continues the plan of care based on patient and family response.
• Maintains continuity of care by continuous evaluation during handoff reports, rounding, and transfers to other units and post‑care facilities.

The nursing process is accurately and concisely documented in the patient’s electronic medical record, reflecting the plan of care as implemented, including accurate updates and patient/family response to care.

Demonstrates leadership skills such as motivation, education, delegation, and mentorship among peers and the healthcare team while managing patient care effectively.

• Participates in 75 % of staff meetings and 75 % of council meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in unit‑based activities and initiatives for performance improvement, evidence‑based projects, and research as needed.
• Engages in council activities and task forces to improve competencies of self, co‑workers, and staff members related to patient care.
• Supports self and peers in professional growth through available resources inside and outside Christ Hospital.
• Participates in peer review activities and positive recognition of peers and staff on a regular basis.
• Acts as a resource, educator, and preceptor for multidisciplinary team members, staff, and nursing students, evaluating and documenting competency.
• Maintains competency in point‑of‑care testing for unit‑specific nursing practice.
• Encouraged participation: professional advancement program, certification specific to the work area, professional organizations and conferences, research activities, community service.

Complies with organizational and departmental policies and required training, completes all…