Registered Nurse; RN), Surgical Med Surg, Part Time

Job Description

UC Health is hiring a Part‑Time Registered Nurse (RN) for the 4th floor medical‑surgical unit (Med Surg) for day shift at West Chester Hospital. The Med Surg Nurse will support West Chester Hospital’s Med Surg unit and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high‑quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care, and according to policy and procedures. This 36‑bed unit has nurse‑to‑patient ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse.

The nurses work in a fast‑paced environment specializing in surgical and trauma patients.

West Chester, OH, United States

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Community discounts

• Great team environment that is supportive of all staff members
• Supportive and collaborative work environment helps with retaining great team members
• Great for growth and development opportunities available while providing care for medically complex patients
• Sees a wide variety of surgeries including but not limited to orthopedics, bariatric, general, trauma, GI, and GU

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate’s degree, minimum required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
• Current OH RN license
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) current before end of department orientation

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

• 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.

UC Health is an EEO employer.