RN Educator Psych Full-time
University of Cincinnati Health

Nurse Educator, (RN), Psychiatry, Full Time, Days

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH
Job Description UC Health is hiring a Full Time Clinical Staff RN Educator for our Psychiatry Department at the UC Medical Center The Clinical Staff RN Educator is responsible for providing individualized orientation for new personnel, in-service education, and continuing education programs to meet the identified needs of the staff. The Clinical Staff RN Educator serves as a resource to the nursing staff. The Clinical Staff RN Educator assesses, develops, coordinates, and supports educational programs to meet the needs of staff and enhance specific clinical nursing skills. The Clinical Staff RN Educator also demonstrates the ability to accept, model, and implement change, as well as functions as a role model for clinical staff. 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 Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Current BLS certifications required. Certification in Education and/or clinical specialty area strongly preferred. If not currently certified, expected to achieve certification within 1 year of eligibility. 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. Minimum Required: 3 years clinical experience. 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. Unit Level Professional Development The scope of the Nurse Educator is primarily at the unit/specialty level. Uses critical thinking, the nursing process, principles of adult learning, teaching/learning theories and age appropriate teaching strategies in implementation of educational programs for unit specific patient populations. Unit-based responsibilities include: orientation, preceptor support/development, coaching/mentoring, quality initiatives, unit level annual competency assessment/validation, and student activities Ensures effective learning experiences for competency assessment and validation to reflect practice changes, regulatory agency or organizational policy requirements. Serves in collaboration with nursing leadership, the Professional Practice Organization (PPO), and the Center for Professional Growth and Innovative Practice (CPGIP) to implement nursing education and professional development programs. Supports and participates in hospital level educational initiatives. Role Model Role models professional nursing and interprofessional collaborative behaviors. Demonstrates attributes of growth mindset that embody the mission/vision/values of UC Health as well as professional nursing practice standards. Actions drive unit level goals and initiatives from a nursing professional development perspective. Possesses required competencies as outlined by the ANA Education: Scope and Standards of Practice (2016). See addendum Performance Improvement, Evidence Based Practice, Nursing Research Supports, performance improvement, evidence based practice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution in their assigned department. Uses available data to monitor/evaluate performance of department programs, initiatives and targeted improvement efforts. Participates in project implementation (e.g. CDIS, Clinical Ladder, nurse Residency Program requirements). Bedside Clinical Support Maintains clinical competence related to specific unit patient population. At the discretion of unit leadership, supports staff at the bedside.
RN Full-time
University of Cincinnati Health

Registered Nurse (RN), Transplant Coordinator, Full Time, First Shift

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. Pre-Transplant Coordinator Initiate, coordinate, and track pre-transplant evaluations and required testing. Prepare evaluation charts, review histories, and synthesize findings for committee presentation. Provide education and obtain informed consent for evaluation and listing. Collaborate with referring providers, cardiology, and multidisciplinary teams. Ensure accuracy and compliance of UNOS listing data, closure letters, and notifications. Manage evaluation communication channels (phones, faxes, imaging transfers). Support regulatory adherence and process improvement in evaluation workflows. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Minimum required: Associate degree. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree. | Required: Current RN license in the State of Ohio. ACLS preferred. | A minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing experience required, with at least three years in transplant, nephrology, hepatology, critical care, or complex medical-surgical nursing preferred. 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. 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 Care Coordination & Clinical Management Coordinate and manage patient care activities across the transplant continuum (evaluation, waitlist, inpatient, and post-transplant). Attend and participate in weekly transplant clinics to assess patients in person, manage complex medical needs, and collaborate with providers in real time. Perform and interpret clinical assessments, review test results, and escalate abnormal findings to the provider. Monitor for complications, support ongoing medical management, and reinforce treatment adherence. Facilitate patient-centered, evidence-based care that aligns with program protocols and regulatory standards. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication Serve as a central liaison among transplant recipients, living donors, families, surgeons, physicians, APPs, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Communicate care plans, testing needs, and clinical updates across inpatient and outpatient settings and ensure seamless transitions throughout the transplant and donation processes. Present cases, evaluation findings, and updates during weekly multidisciplinary meetings and selection committees. Collaborate with the HLA laboratory on crossmatching, donor preselects, match reviews, and NKR-related logistics. Facilitate clear communication regarding candidacy, closure of referrals, and evaluation outcomes with transparency and consistency. Promote continuity, safety, and consistency of care across all phases of transplantation and living donation. Education & Counseling Provide individualized and group education regarding the transplant process, testing, surgery, medications, and long-term expectations. Facilitate informed consent discussions and reinforce patient and caregiver understanding. Support education on medication adherence, infection prevention, and self-management strategies. Assist in developing educational materials and participate in community or outreach education efforts as assigned. Regulatory & Data Management Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR and transplant databases (UNOS, Phoenix, SpectraPath, NKR, etc.). Ensure compliance with institutional, CMS, and UNOS requirements for data accuracy,timeliness, and completeness. Participate in audits, data validation, and chart reviews to maintain readiness for regulatory inspections. Collaborate with quality and data teams to ensure appropriate reporting of clinical outcomes and key performance indicators. Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to quality initiatives within the transplant program. Report and track patient safety events, readmissions, and adverse outcomes. Support root cause analysis, process corrective action plans, and QAPI documentation. Promote adherence to program protocols and assist in development and revision of clinical policies and pathways. Professional Development & Program Support Maintain current transplant and donor specific knowledge through continuing education and professional development. Attend required meetings, including selection committee, morbidity & mortality, and program quality reviews. Support program coverage needs across coordinator roles as necessary. Participate in departmental and institutional initiatives that enhance program growth, efficiency, and excellence.
RN Full-time
University of Cincinnati Health

RN Care Coordinator, The Freeman Center for Disabilities, Full Time, First Shift

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH
Job Description 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! 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 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.
RN Home Health Full-time
University of Cincinnati Health

Home Health RN, The Freeman Center for Disabilities, Full Time, First Shift

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH
Job Description 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 Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Current Ohio RN license. | Medical/Surgical: 0+ (will accept new grads) Critical Care: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Perioperative Services: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Emergency Department: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Mobile Care/Transport: 2+ 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+ years of critical care or emergency care experience preferred; one year interventional radiology preferred PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter): 2 + 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! 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 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.
RN Outpatient Telehealth Full-time
University of Cincinnati Health

Ambulatory Telehealth RN, Neurology, Full Time, First Shift

University of Cincinnati Health Cincinnati, OH
Job Description The Ambulatory Telehealth RN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care through remote telehealth services. This position involves patient assessment, triage, care coordination, patient education, population health management, and patient navigation in UC Health ambulatory clinics using telehealth technology. The Ambulatory Telehealth RN plays an integral role in the management of patients’ care and is expected to collaborate with UC Health providers and staff to ensure high quality patient centered care. Location Cincinnati, OH, United States Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's Degree - Nursing. | LICENSE & CERTIFICATION: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio Required: Experience in managing the care of people with neurological illness, especially epilepsy. Optional: Experience in managing the care of people using Integrative Medicine methods. Optional: Experience in outpatient management and coordination of patients in an epilepsy center. 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 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 Conduct initial patient assessments via telehealth platforms. Utilizes the nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate) to address patients’ concerns completely. Monitor patients’ conditions and progress remotely. Manages inbound calls from patients, families, and UC Health care team members. Adheres to established policies and procedures for the nurse triage and/or escalation process. 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. Maintains and expands knowledge of nurse telehealth processes and clinical expertise regarding population served Able to recognize abnormal labs or results and collaborate with care team when changes are identified. 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. Coordinate care plans in collaboration with healthcare providers. Facilitate referrals to specialists and other ancillary health services. Patient Education Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques. Offer guidance on managing chronic conditions and preventative care. Reassess for understanding and re-educate as needed. Supports patients and families in understanding telehealth processes Documents outcomes of patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. Documentation & Communication Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation of patient interactions utilizing electronic platforms and according to system and departmental protocols. Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards; maintains confidentiality of information and data security. Utilizing MIDAS effectively to report system patient safety concerns. Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers regarding test results, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Address patient concerns and provide support and guidance to address questions and concerns via remote platforms. Evaluate needs and escalate patient issues to appropriate team members utilizing technological avenues. Utilizing all technology platforms, collaborates with social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to address the needs of patients. Documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. Follows up with patients as promised and uses “closed loop” communication strategies with patients and healthcare team members. Technology Utilization Utilizes Epic, Microsoft Office Applications, telephone software and hardware throughout the shift to ensure proper execution of responsibilities Proficient in the use of multiple computer and telephone applications to perform job responsibilities Use telehealth technology to conduct video or phone consultations Troubleshoot technical issues with patients and provide basic technical support when necessary. Stay updated on new telehealth technologies and best practices. Leadership & Professional Development Serves on nursing and hospital-wide and unit-based committees that influence the delivery of patient care as needed and when relevant to telehealth nursing Assists with developing and revising policies and procedures for telehealth nursing practice. Assist with implementing process improvements for telehealth nursing teams Works collaboratively on performance improvement system wide as needed. Demonstrates the telehealth’s nurse role as a member of the healthcare team and promotes accountability, responsibility, and commitment regarding patient care standards. Orientation and other education programs as assigned. Remains current in research to area of clinical nursing practices Participates and contributes to staff meetings
RN OR Full-time
University of Cincinnati Health

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

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 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 United States Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. | Current Ohio RN license. | Medical/Surgical: 0+ (will accept new grads) Critical Care: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Perioperative Services: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Emergency Department: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Obstetrics/Gynecology: 2+ years equivalent experience preferred Mobile Care/Transport: 2+ 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+ years of critical care or emergency care experience preferred; one year interventional radiology preferred PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter): 2 + years clinical nursing experience required; Prefer critical nursing experience or one year of PICC experience 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.