Staff Nurse - Transplant and Hepatology

Job Description

Scope of Position:
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization. The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost‑effective care.

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

2-Year College Degree required, BSN preferred.

Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

The Transplant team cares for Solid Organ Transplant patients across all levels of care:
Acute Care, Progressive Care, and Critical Care, in one of the largest inpatient units in the Medical Center. The Transplant unit is 60 total beds. The Transplant unit is also home to a biopsy suite for kidney transplant patients. This unit presents a unique opportunity for nurses to advance and broaden their experience within the same unit and team.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.