Staff Nurse, 5 Ross Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Unit

Scope of Position

We, the Ross Heart Hospital Team are committed to creating an extraordinary experience for our patients and visitors through the delivery of personalized services that consistently exceeds expectations. We believe that through our teamwork, mutual respect, communication and coordination, every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference for our patients and visitors. As a member of this team, the Staff Nurse provides patient care and supportive services for our cardiovascular surgery patients that are directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patients involvement in the plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

Position Summary The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating the nursing care of patients. The Staff Nurse prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership to, and development of the patient care team.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing. Current Ohio license or interim permit. Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.

On going: Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to evidence-based practice, patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols. Maintains current Ohio RN license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.