REGISTERED NURSE/ PSYCH / Lindner Center of Hope / Inpatient / 20 Hours / Rotating Shifts

Company: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Description: DEPARTMENT\: Division of Patient Services; CCHMC Affiliates SUPERVISOR'S TITLE\: Director; Manager; Principal Investigator COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS\: All members of the interprofessional healthcare team TITLES SUPERVISED\: N/A TOTAL NUMBER OF FTEs DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED\: 0 PURPOSE OF POSITION\: To function as a professional nurse and to apply theoretical knowledge to the care of infant; child; adolescent and adult patients and clients. To demonstrate competence in nursing skills; problem solving and priority setting. To recognize the need for professional growth and to take appropriate steps toward meeting educational needs. REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES--Compliance - Patient Services StaffSustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.--Interprofessional Practice\:Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.--Patient Care - Age Specific and Culturally DiverseConsistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.--Clinical inquiry & performance review to improve practiceFollows standards and guidelines; implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others; recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care; recognizes routine or obvious changing patient situation (e.g., deterioration, crisis); in unusual care situations, seeks help when needed to identify patient problem. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others. Facilitates learning by assisting with peer and student learning experiences. Works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices.--Uses systems thinkingSees the pieces or components; sees patient and family within the isolated environment of the unit; sees self as key resource to support the family through the healthcare experience through care coordination. Sustains a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.--Collaborates with team using shared decision makingIs receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in team meetings and discussion regarding patient issues. Participates in shared governance at the point-of-care as a member of unit-based councils or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing council decisions).--Clinical judgment when performing caring practicesCollects clinical data; follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions; uses available resources as needed. Documents plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient and family; anticipates future needs; bases care on standards and protocols; maintains a safe physical environment; acknowledges death as a potential outcome. Consistently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Using self-management support, develops care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families. Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals, and the needs of the patient and family; uses teach back to evaluate effectiveness.--Exhibits advocacy, moral agency and response to diversityWorks on behalf of patient and family; assesses personal values; aware of ethical conflicts/issues that may surface in clinical setting; makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules; represents patient when patient cannot represent self; aware of patients' rights. Assesses cultural diversity. Recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience, and incorporates culturally diverse concepts into patient care. Qualification: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required\:--BSN from ACEN or CCNE accredited institution or MSN --Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN or CCNE accredited institution with 2 years exp. --If hired as an external candidate without BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date and complete program within 5 years of hire date --Other state licensure may be required for specific positions --H-1B visa sponsorship is not available
Preferred\: --BSN from ACEN or CCNE accredited institution or MSN
Unique Skills\:
--Development
Knowledge of growth and development
--Family-centered care
Understands and support family-centered care
--Clinical Knowledge
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide quality care
--Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself
--Self-development
Persistently seeking feedback from others as well as opportunities to update and master job-relevant knowledge; volunteering for training and development opportunities; changing behavior in response to feedback and experience
--Emotional Resilience
Remaining composed and calm when faced with setbacks, disappointments, rejection, crises, stress or pressure; readily putting aside concerns to get the job done; taking a problem solving rather than an emotional approach when faced with a difficult situation; being even-tempered and non-defensive
--Self-Awareness
Accurately identifying one's strengths and weaknesses; using this knowledge to identify necessary resources
--Communication
Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills
--Physical Capability
Capable of bending, lifting (up to 110 lbs) and standing; demonstrate physical ability to perform necessary tasks.
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