Description:
Registered Nurse (RN), Day Shift, Endoscopy Unit
UC Health is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the endoscopy unit for the day shift at University of Cincinnati West Chester.
The Endoscopy Unit is a robust and popular Endoscopy Unit that serves both inpatient and outpatient populations.  Procedures performed include, but not limited to, EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopic Ultrasounds.
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 :
• Endoscopy gives hands on procedural experience.
• Ability to grow and expand your nursing skills and receive additional surgical experience.
• The team has developed a strong sense of camaraderie and is dedicated to providing each other with encouragement and support
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts
Requisition Type: Professional
Responsibilities:
Job 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.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
• 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
• 1 year RN experience, minimum required
• 1 year Endoscopy, ICU, or PACU experience, preferred
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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, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, 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.