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University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO Employer. The Clinical Nurse I (CN I -registered nurse) promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based and age specific patient care. The RN incorporates the principles of the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to drive nursing practice, resulting in optimum outcomes for the patient. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Required: Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (ASN) Preferred: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (BSN). |Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Current BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs. See department standards for additional certification and licensure requirements. For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. | No experience required. Responsibilities PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Clinical Judgment Clinical reasoning coupled with nursing skills acquired through experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Collects basic level data Follows protocols with all populations and does not deviate from them. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make decision Advocacy (Moral Advocacy) Works on another's behalf and represents the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff. Serves as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns. Works on the behalf of the patients. Makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules. Represents patient when patient cannot represent self. Aware of patient's rights. Maintains patient confidentiality. Caring Practices Nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff which includes vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers. Focus on the usual and customary needs of the patient at the present. Base care on standards and protocols. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching the patient/ family to understand condition medications, and self-care skills and answering questions. Maintain a safe physical environment. Acknowledges death as an outcome. Collaboration Works with others (e.g. patients, care providers) to encourage each person's contribution toward achieving optimal patient goals. Willing to be taught and mentored. Participates in discussion regarding patient care and/or practice issues. Maintains cooperative relationship with multidisciplinary care team, remains open to team member's contributions. Systems Thinking Body of knowledge that allows nurse to manage environmental and system resources that exist for the patient , family and staff within or across health care and non-health care systems. Uses a basic array of strategies. Limited outlook- sees the pieces of components. Recognizes negotiation is a limited alternative. Sees the patient/family within the isolated environment of the unit. Sees self as a key resource. Response To Diversity The sensitivity to recognize , appreciate and incorporate differences into provision of care - Includes cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race , ethnicity, lifestyle socioeconomic status, age and values in provision of care. Provides care based on own belief system. Learns the culture of the health care environment. Facilitation Of Learning Facilitates learning for patients/ families, nursing staff and community including formal and informal learning. Follows planned educational programs. Sees patient family education as a separate task from delivery of care. Provides data to increase patient's understanding. Has basic knowledge of the totality of the education needs. Focuses on a nurse's perspective and sees the patient as a passive recipient. Clinical Inquiry (Innovator/ Evaluator) The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice - Create practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Follow standards and guidelines. Implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others. Recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care. Recognizes obvious changing patient situations ( e.g. deterioration, crisis). Needs and seeks help to identify patient problem.

RN

Clinical RN Supervisor, Emergency Department, Night Shift

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description UC Health is hiring a Full- Time Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor for the Emergency Department at the UC Medical Center. The Clinical Shift Supervisor assumes the responsibility for ensuring excellent patient care is being delivered, maintaining expeditious patient flow with a focus on customer service, and supervision of nursing staff. The Clinical Shift Supervisor will provide input on staff evaluations and complete evaluations for their regular staff cohort. The Clinical Shift Supervisor will also assist with cost containment, and manage all employees to do the same. The position requires knowledge of leadership and effective interpersonal communication skills. About University Of Cincinnati Medical Center As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati. UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries. Unit Details UC Medical Center is the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and Cincinnati’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission. The unit provides d evelopment opportunities to grow your personal, professional , and leadership skills through dynamic resources and education. Our ED expansion is going to bring state of the art equipment, 6 SRU rooms, 4 large trauma bays, behavioral health pods, a more manageable nursing station, and a larger waiting room. Benefit Details 401K Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Employee paid long-term and short-term disability Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Education: BSN in nursing and current license in state of practice. Experience: 5 years clinical and progressive management experience. Preferably in Emergency Medicine Education and Licensure: BSN in nursing and current license in the state of practice. Years of Experience: Minimum of two to four years of clinical nursing experience in area of clinical specialty. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO Employer. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor requires knowledge regarding operational leadership of shift including patient flow and assignment/adjustment of resources to meet dynamic changing needs throughout the shift. The Clinical RN Supervisor will actively identify opportunities for improvement in patient satisfaction, perform trials and report back to leadership on results. Supervises staff assigned to their unit or center of excellence and demonstrates the ability to coach and mentor staff. Leads and implements operational improvement initiatives and assures compliance via staff coaching and mentoring. Identifies needs for specific equipment and ensures adequate and properly functioning equipment and supplies are available for patient care. Ensures shift practice is in compliance with state and federal medical laws (EMTALA, HIPAA, and House Bill 316). Maintains hospital-wide and department-specific nursing competencies and completes annual competencies in the required time frame. Collaborates with the Department Educator and/or provides orientation and educational needs identified in the department. Engages staff in departmental performance improvement (PI) activities according to the department PI plan. Provides immediate counseling for staff when specific behaviors or incidents negatively affect patient care or the general work environment. Write up incidents. Leadership: Supervises staff assigned to their unit or center of excellence and demonstrates the ability to coach and mentor staff. Operational leadership of shift including patient flow and assignment/adjustment of resources to meet dynamic changing needs throughout the shift. Champion efficient throughput and capacity management. Benchmark internal processes to improve practice. Lead and implement operational improvement initiatives and assures compliance via staff coaching and mentoring. Ensures staff behaviors supports and are consistent with the RITE Values, Missions and Vision of UC Health and University Hospital. Provide transformational leadership as related to PFCC. Assist with developing and revising of departmental standards, policies and procedures. Staffing and scheduling responsibility for cohort of staff and shift. Promote patient care safety standards. Actively identifying opportunities for improvement in patient satisfaction, perform trials and report back to leadership on results. Facilitate conflict resolution . Empower staff to participate in decision making through shared governance/UBC. Maintain, support and encourage others with professional development. Resource Management Demonstrates efficiency through the appropriate use of resources or supplies to support timely and effective delivery of patient care. Identifies needs for specific equipment and ensures adequate and properly functioning equipment and supplies are available for patient care. Identify operational needs for units including but not limited to needs related to capital equipment; medical supplies; office supplies; hours of practice; minor equipment; and equipment maintenance. Participate in the new hire process: Shadowing process, selection and oversee specific staff orientation to maintain established standards of care and to ensure competency. Specific professional development and coaching for assigned cohort of staff including quarterly rounding and annual performance appraisals. Provides immediate counseling for staff when specific behaviors or incidents negatively affect patient care or the general work environment. Write up incidents. Participates in the corrective action process. Promote staff retention, team building/collaboration. Performance Improvement/Regulatory Requirements Ensure shift practice is in compliance with state and federal medical laws (EMTALA, HIPAA and House Bill 316). Enforce and maintain corporate compliance. Identify and oversee risk management issues. Ensures staff compliance with established policies, procedures, standards and accreditation and licensing regulations. Actively involved and engage staff in departmental performance improvement (PI) activities according to department PI plan. Assist the manager in evaluation the quality of patient care and staff performance through: Personal observation. Facilitating quality improvement monitoring activities. Interviewing patients/families/staff. Reviewing documentation. Clinical Resource And Competency Maintain hospital wide and department specific nursing competencies and completes annual competencies in required time frame. Collaborate with the Department Educator and/or provides for orientation and educational needs identified in the department. Function as a clinical resource for area of clinical specialty. Promote the use of evidence based practice. Assist in identifying and operationalizing best practices in the unit. Facilitates ongoing staff professional growth.

RN

Part-time

1 month ago

Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Psychiatry – 5 Ridgeway, Part time, Days, ONA

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry Unit at UC Medical Center. This is a 20-bed unit that provides inpatient psych treatment for adult's patients 18 years and older. About University Of Cincinnati Medical Center As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati. UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries. Become part of the only Psychiatric Unit in Southwest Ohio where you can gain exposure to a variety of diagnosis in behavioral health. You will also have the opportunity to see things you won’t see anywhere else and the chance to treat patients that other institutions don’t accept. Unit Details Variety of diagnoses in behavioral health-able to gain exp. Opportunity to gain with psych emergency service. Clinical ladder program- opportunity for advancements from a CN 1 nurse by doing unit projects that comes with monetary benefits as well as career engagement. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred Current OH RN License BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs. For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Psychiatry department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities 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.

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description UC Health is hiring a part time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Labor & Delivery for the day shift at West Chester. The OBSCU serves a diverse patient population and wide range of diagnoses throughout patients’ pregnancies, including but not limited to diabetic management, cardiac complications such as cardiomyopathy, preterm labor, preeclampsia, and more. The OBSCU is a fast-paced work environment in which each day will teach you something new. About West Chester Hospital West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. Unit Details Magnet facility and shared governance is very supported on the OB unit Clinical ladder program- opportunity for advancements from a CN 1 nurse by doing unit projects that comes with monetary benefits as well as career engagement. Diverse patient population and wide range of diagnoses throughout patients’ pregnancies Location United States Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Associate’s Degree, minimum required Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Current OH RN License BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs. Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Labor & Delivery department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities 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.

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

Registered Nurse (RN), Full Time, First Shift, Diagnostic Cardiology

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Diagnostic Cardiology department for the first shift at UC Medical Center. 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. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Education And Requirements 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. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities Patient Population 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. Assessment 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. Planning 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. Implementation 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. Professional Development 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 actively pursues professional development. Maintains competency in nursing practice. Completes required education, certifications, regulatory requirements, testing, and documentation on time. Participates in evidence-based practice initiatives and quality improvement efforts. Engages in self-evaluation, peer review, and performance improvement activities. Documentation Accurately and concisely documents the nursing process, including patient responses and outcomes. Maintains documentation in accordance with UC Health policies and procedures. Documents collaborative care planning and interdisciplinary involvement. Appropriately documents patient, family, and caregiver education and their responses. Evaluation Continuously evaluates nursing practice against standards of care and patient goals. Assesses the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the plan of care as needed. Includes patients, families, and healthcare team members in the evaluation process when appropriate. Ensures continuity of care through effective communication during handoffs, transfers, and shift changes. Leadership Effectively coordinates and manages patient care through others. Demonstrates strong time-management and organizational skills. Maintains flexibility and a collaborative attitude to meet unit needs. Serves as a resource and mentor to new staff, float personnel, and supplemental staff. Functions as a preceptor when assigned. Delegates appropriately and communicates expectations clearly with ancillary staff. Productivity Considers cost-effectiveness and patient outcomes when planning care. Manages workload efficiently and effectively. Initiates patient care promptly. Responds to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner. Promotes efficient utilization of staffing and supplies.

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

Registered Nurse (RN), Full Time, First Shift, Diagnostic Cardiology

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Diagnostic Cardiology department for the first shift at UC Medical Center. 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. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Education And Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program; 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. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities Patient Population 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. Assessment 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. Planning 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. Implementation 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. Professional Development 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 actively pursues professional development. Maintains competency in nursing practice. Completes required education, certifications, regulatory requirements, testing, and documentation on time. Participates in evidence-based practice initiatives and quality improvement efforts. Engages in self-evaluation, peer review, and performance improvement activities. Documentation Accurately and concisely documents the nursing process, including patient responses and outcomes. Maintains documentation in accordance with UC Health policies and procedures. Documents collaborative care planning and interdisciplinary involvement. Appropriately documents patient, family, and caregiver education and their responses. Evaluation Continuously evaluates nursing practice against standards of care and patient goals. Assesses the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the plan of care as needed. Includes patients, families, and healthcare team members in the evaluation process when appropriate. Ensures continuity of care through effective communication during handoffs, transfers, and shift changes. Leadership Effectively coordinates and manages patient care through others. Demonstrates strong time-management and organizational skills. Maintains flexibility and a collaborative attitude to meet unit needs. Serves as a resource and mentor to new staff, float personnel, and supplemental staff. Functions as a preceptor when assigned. Delegates appropriately and communicates expectations clearly with ancillary staff. Productivity Considers cost-effectiveness and patient outcomes when planning care. Manages workload efficiently and effectively. Initiates patient care promptly. Responds to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner. Promotes efficient utilization of staffing and supplies.

RN, Neurology Infusion, Full Time, First Shift

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description UC Health is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse for the Neurology Free Standing Infusion Center 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. About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Current Ohio RN license. Medical/Surgical: (will accept new grads) Critical Care: 2-4 years equivalent experience preferred Perioperative Services: 2-4 years equivalent experience preferred Emergency Department: 2-4 years equivalent experience preferred Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2-4 years equivalent experience preferred Mobile Care/Transport: 2-4 years critical care/emergency nursing or 2 years’ pre-hospital Paramedic level experience and 2 years’ critical care/emergency experience. Transport nursing experience preferred. Radiology: 2-4 years of critical care or emergency care experience preferred; one year interventional radiology preferred PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter): 2-4 years clinical nursing experience required; Prefer critical nursing experience or one year of PICC experience Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Assessment Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge base of normal age-specific, physiological and psychosocial functions of the unit’s population. Performs a basic physical assessment. Initiates upon admission, a nursing admission history and nursing assessment including an educational needs assessment. Initiates referrals upon admission and throughout care as based on patient assessment. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient’s presenting problems and potential problems. Reassesses and evaluates patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by unit standards of care or patient condition. Assesses patient and environmental safety continuously. Receives and gives a complete, concise and timely report on condition of assigned patients. Recognizes and appropriately reports basic abnormal data and subtle changes in patient conditions. Incorporates into plan of care as applicable. Collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient’s physiological and psychological condition. Participates in discharge planning. Planning Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs. Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other health care 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. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patients’ assessment and needs. Implementation Implements plan of care and interventions to provide quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. Implements nursing actions, either by direct care or delegation of responsibility, based upon patient’s plan of care and skill level of personnel. Implements plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient, family/designee, and other health care team members. Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing of physician. Demonstrates competency for medication administration as allowed by licensure and institution policy Able to recognize emergent situations and implement emergency measures. Demonstrates professional manner during emergent situations. Based upon nursing assessment, makes appropriate referrals to other health care team members in a timely manner. Implements safety interventions to maintain patient/family/staff safety. Reports actual and potential patient safety issues. Demonstrates competency in infection control measures. Professional Development Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Participates in unit or department staff meetings. Utilizes learning opportunities on the unit for improvement of self and others. Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses as a professional nurse. Takes initiatives in professional growth in regards to identified weaknesses. Maintains individual competency in nursing practice. Completes all educational, certification and regulatory requirements, submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner. Involved in best practice recommendations and implementation to improve patient care at the unit or department level. Evaluates nursing practice by participating in self/peer review and performance improvement activities. Documentation Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment. Documents according to UC Health policy and procedures. Documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. Documents patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. Evaluation Continuously evaluates nursing practice in relation to the standards of care and individual plan of care. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions and revises or continues with plan of care based on patient’s response. Involves patient, family and other health care team members in evaluation process when appropriate. Maintains continuity of care between shifts or encounter and transfers by reporting or following up on patient care needs if applicable. Leadership Effectively manages care through others. Demonstrates time management when providing patient care. Demonstrates flexibility and a cooperative attitude to meet the needs of the unit. Acts as a resources person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit. May function as a preceptor. Appropriately delegates to ancillary staff; communicates effectively. Productivity Considers factors related to cost and effective outcomes when planning patient care. Manages workload effectively. Initiates care in a timely manner. Answers and responds to patient requests or call lights promptly when applicable Supports effective use of staff and supplies.

Ambulatory Telehealth Registered Nurse (RN), Neurosurgery, Full Time, First Shift

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description UC Health is hiring a full time Ambulatory Telehealth RN The Ambulatory RN - Care Coordinator is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for ensuring seamless and high-quality care for patients in an ambulatory setting. This role involves both direct patient care and administrative responsibilities, with approximately 60% of time dedicated to patient-facing duties. The RN will support ambulatory physician clinics by seeing patients with complex and chronic disease that require additional support during outpatient visits. They will be involved in working with patients to develop and execute care plans, provide patient education, and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to optimize patient care and experience. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Minimum Required: Associate's Degree - Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree - Nursing. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. Minimum Required: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Patient Assessment & Interventions Acts as an expert clinician and role model in providing quality patient care to patients and their families within his/her specialty area. Utilizes the nursing process for direct patient care and assists the staff with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs. Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ health status during clinic visits. Reassess and evaluate patient as needed throughout their visit. Document nursing history and assessment for assigned patients, initiating referrals based on patient needs. Collects basic level and advanced patient data. Monitors for trends that could impact patient health. Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients during their ambulatory appointment starting from the time they arrive to their departure. Assess patient environmental safety continuously. Respond to life-saving techniques based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Provide accurate hand-off report when patients are moved between ambulatory areas and/or between ambulatory and inpatient areas. Recognizes and reports changes in patient conditions and abnormal labs or results. Perform POC testing assessments as needed to support the patient’s clinical well-being and also patient experience. Initiate and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with other healthcare providers based on clinical assessments, disease process, and patient’s identified psychosocial needs. Collaboratively develops and utilizes patient care pathways that ensure consistent quality of care for patients. Demonstrates competency in administering medications, perform wound care, and provide other direct nursing interventions as needed. Completes nurse visits and documents timely and accurately. Assist with minor procedures and diagnostic tests, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Monitor patients for changes in condition, report findings to the healthcare team, and adjust care plans accordingly. Recruit patients for studies Assists and collaborates with staff nurses in quality assurance. Meet new patients to introduce self and explain role. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on individual patient assessments and the needs of the patients assigned. Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing physician orders. Ensures timely nursing documented with exceptional accuracy according to hospital policy and procedures. Real time nursing documentation. Maintain positive, professional, and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians, and members of management. Maintain a calm demeanor during emergent or challenging behavioral situations with patients. Patient Education Meets with patients and families to identify educational needs related to health promotion, maintenance, alterations in health status, disease processes, diagnostic testing, and interdisciplinary care within specialty area. Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques. Reassess for understanding and re-educate as needed. Apply current nursing literature in teaching techniques and guiding standards of care in patient and family education. Serve as a expert patient educator for disease-based and clinic-based care teams. Documents patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. Facilitation Of Care Facilitate seamless transitions of care by coordinating referrals, scheduling follow-up appointments, and ensuring timely access to services throughout continuity of care. Communicate effectively with patients regarding test results, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Address patient concerns and provide support and guidance throughout their treatment journey. Anticipate changing needs of patients and families based on care plan and act proactively to reduce delays in care, reduce financial toxicity, and increasing patient satisfaction. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care. Collaborate with social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to address the comprehensive needs of patients. Liaison to other departments and organizer for interdepartmental projects Participates in transitions of care planning. Documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. Support prior authorization for medication and diagnostic tests Leadership & Professional Development Serves on nursing and hospital-wide and unit-based committees that influence the delivery of patient care (example: PPO, Documentation) Assists with developing and revising policies and procedures for nursing practice. Assist with implementing evidence-based practice in the unit. Works collaboratively on performance improvement system wide. Demonstrates the nurse’s role as a member of the healthcare team and promotes accountability, responsibility, and commitment regarding patient care standards. Serves as a resource within his/her own specialty for all members of the healthcare team. Orientation and other education programs as assigned. Serve as a preceptor and/or mentor for nursing students, clinical interns, and other healthcare professionals as needed and identifies opportunities for observation or clinical experiences. Remains current in research to area of clinical nursing practices Participates and contributes to staff meetings Compliance & Safety Maintains confidentiality of information Sustain an understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Monitor safety and departmental policies and procedures. Work with department managers, nurses and nursing leadership and multidisciplinary representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Demonstrate an understanding of legal and regulatory issues (HIPPA, EMTALA, regulatory agencies, UC, legal P&P) impacting the care delivery and reimbursement process. Utilizing MIDAS effectively to report safety concerns. Able to escalate appropriately.

Clinical RN Manager, Population Health

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. The Manager of Population Health provides strategic leadership and oversight of care coordination efforts across both inpatient and ambulatory settings. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing programs that improve care transitions, reduce readmissions, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure a seamless continuum of care, and maximizing value-based reimbursement. The Manager of Population Health collaborates with nursing, physicians, case management, social work, and other stakeholders to drive innovative and patient-centered care models, with a focus on high-risk patients and those with chronic conditions. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Education: BSN; current licensure. Professional certification desired. Experience: Three to five years of management experience. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Development: Develop and lead a comprehensive care coordination strategy that integrates inpatient and ambulatory services, ensuring alignment with the organizational mission and goals. Drive initiatives to improve care transitions, reduce gaps in care, and optimize resource utilization. Implement evidence-based care coordination models that enhance quality, efficiency, and patient experience. Collaborate with leadership teams to align care coordination efforts with broader hospital and health system priorities. Operational Oversight & Care Coordination Oversee outpatient care coordination teams, including case managers, nurse navigators, and social workers, to ensure effective communication and seamless patient transitions. Lead efforts to standardize care coordination protocols across departments and service lines. Develop and implement processes to identify high-risk patients and deploy proactive interventions to improve outcomes. Establish partnerships with community organizations, post-acute care providers, and primary care networks to strengthen care transitions. Quality Improvement & Patient Outcomes Utilize data analytics to track and improve care coordination performance metrics, such as readmission rates, length of stay, and patient satisfaction. Champion initiatives to enhance chronic disease management and population health strategies. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to care coordination. Leads process improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality improvement methodologies. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Leadership Serve as a key liaison between inpatient and outpatient teams to promote a culture of collaboration and accountability. Foster strong relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary staff to enhance care integration. Engage frontline staff in care coordination initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.

Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Full-time, 12hr Flex, ONA

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH

Job Description At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. The Clinical Nurse I (CN I -registered nurse) promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate culturally based and age specific patient care. The RN incorporates the principles of the ANCC Synergy Model for patient care to drive nursing practice, resulting in optimum outcomes for the patient. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Required: Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (ASN) Preferred: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Nursing (BSN). |Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Current BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs. See department standards for additional certification and licensure requirements. For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. | No experience required. #UCHRN26 Responsibilities PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Clinical Judgment Clinical reasoning coupled with nursing skills acquired through experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Collects basic level data Follows protocols with all populations and does not deviate from them. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make decision Advocacy (Moral Advocacy) Works on another's behalf and represents the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff. Serves as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns. Works on the behalf of the patients. Makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules. Represents patient when patient cannot represent self. Aware of patient's rights. Maintains patient confidentiality. Caring Practices Nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff which includes vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers. Focus on the usual and customary needs of the patient at the present. Base care on standards and protocols. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching the patient/ family to understand condition medications, and self-care skills and answering questions. Maintain a safe physical environment. Acknowledges death as an outcome. Collaboration Works with others (e.g. patients, care providers) to encourage each person's contribution toward achieving optimal patient goals. Willing to be taught and mentored. Participates in discussion regarding patient care and/or practice issues. Maintains cooperative relationship with multidisciplinary care team, remains open to team member's contributions. Systems Thinking Body of knowledge that allows nurse to manage environmental and system resources that exist for the patient , family and staff within or across health care and non-health care systems. Uses a basic array of strategies. Limited outlook- sees the pieces of components. Recognizes negotiation is a limited alternative. Sees the patient/family within the isolated environment of the unit. Sees self as a key resource. Response To Diversity The sensitivity to recognize , appreciate and incorporate differences into provision of care - Includes cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race , ethnicity, lifestyle socioeconomic status, age and values in provision of care. Provides care based on own belief system. Learns the culture of the health care environment. Facilitation Of Learning Facilitates learning for patients/ families, nursing staff and community including formal and informal learning. Follows planned educational programs. Sees patient family education as a separate task from delivery of care. Provides data to increase patient's understanding. Has basic knowledge of the totality of the education needs. Focuses on a nurse's perspective and sees the patient as a passive recipient. Clinical Inquiry (Innovator/ Evaluator) The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice - Create practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Follow standards and guidelines. Implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others. Recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care. Recognizes obvious changing patient situations ( e.g. deterioration, crisis). Needs and seeks help to identify patient problem.