Registered Nurse - Primary Care in Cincinnati, OH

Job Description Overview This position provides nursing services, either directly or indirectly, to participants in a specific program, specialty department, or practice. The RN conducts initial assessments and regular re?assessments, provides ongoing nursing services, works as part of an interdisciplinary team, and focuses on prevention, early detection, acute and chronic illness. Should an RN from a physician practice work in an inpatient area, the RN will have the capability to write verbal orders, enter orders, and pend access notes, and will be required to attend physician THC training. Job Requirements • Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing • For Breast Center positions: Certified Breast Care Nurse (ONCC) within one year of hire • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) • Current Ohio licensure • Knowledge of the specialty or population served • Ability to work effectively on a multi?disciplinary team • 12 years experience in nursing Job Responsibilities Plans care for participants and family based on assessment, standards of care and optimal outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines, POC or clinical pathways. Maintains current plan of care by updating as needed. Develops both short and long term goals. Participates as member of Interdisciplinary Team by identifying caregiver and participant needs, recommending interventions and collaborating with other health care team members for mutually determined solutions. Performs technical skills according to hospital's and department's policies/procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice. Implements POC. Prioritizes workload according to participants needs and requests. Bases interventions on clinical data, desired outcomes, the nursing process, and standards of care. Documents interventions and outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking skills in daily care including accurately receiving, interpreting and executing physician orders. Evaluates the plan of care based on optimal patient outcomes. Documents the participant / family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members. Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments with emphasis on promotion of health, prevention and early detection in order to plan and implement care directed toward optimal specific outcomes. Includes health counseling and teaching needs in assessments. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Working Conditions • Climbing - Rarely • Concentrating - Frequently • Continuous Learning - Consistently • Hearing: Conversation - Consistently • Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently • Interpersonal Communication - Frequently • Kneeling - Occasionally • Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently • Lifting • Pulling - Consistently • Pushing - Consistently • Reaching - Consistently • Reading - Consistently • Sitting - Occasionally • Standing - Consistently • Stooping - Frequently • Talking - Consistently • Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently • Use of Hands - Consistently • Color Vision - Consistently • Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently • Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently • Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors Serve: ALWAYS • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) • Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. • Respect everyones opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr