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UC HEALTH LLC Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Same Day Surgery, ONA in CINCINNATI, Ohio

UC Health is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the same day surgery center for the day shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center-Holmes. All outpatients and inpatients going to the OR at UCMC come through Same-day Surgery apart from ICU. Patients are prepped for surgery by addressing history, medications, and safety through questions asked by the RN. An IV is placed here, baseline vital signs and any other surgical prep needed. Anesthesia will also place blocks and A-lines here when applicable. This is the last stop prior to the OR; Consent and H&P are also verified for the last time where site-marking also occurs before the patient is taken back to the OR. 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:

  • Great Schedule-no holidays, weekends, or on call
  • The team has developed a strong sense of camaraderie and is dedicated to providing each other with encouragement and support
  • Great unit to grow and expand nursing skills in a surgical setting
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Community Discounts

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``` - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing - Associate degree, minimum required - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred - Current OH RN License - BLS, minimum required - ACLS, preferred - 2 years SDS, PACU, or ICU experience, preferred

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

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