Staff Nurse - Acute Coronary Syndrome Unit

Job Title:

Staff Nurse - Acute Coronary Syndrome Unit

Department:
Ross | 2 Ross Acute Coronary Syndrome Unit

Scope of Position:
We, the Ross Heart Hospital Team are committed to creating an extraordinary experience for our patients and visitors through the delivery of personalized services that consistently exceeds expectations. We believe that through our teamwork, mutual respect, communication and coordination, every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference for our patients and visitors. As a member of this team, the Staff Nurse provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in the plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs.

Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. This unit is a 24 hour inpatient intensive care unit for medical cardiology patients who may require cardiac monitoring, vasoactive drip titration, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation and IABP therapy.

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients. The Staff Nurse prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership to, and development of the patient care team.

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.
• On going:
  Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to evidence based practice, patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintains current Ohio RN license.
• Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.
• Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.

Location:

Ross Heart Hospital (0353)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

36

Shift: Third Shift

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.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together.

By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.