COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate and caring manner.
Directs the activities of paraprofessional as they provide care. Responsible for assuring effective
communication with patients, support persons and members of the healthcare team. Responsible for
implementing nursing care of assigned patients via the Nursing Process including assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing
Department policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio. Follows CH Nursing
Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service
Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager, Assistant Manager, Charge Nurses
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in Ohio

BLS certification must be maintained while in this position
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
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BSN
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Clinical Certification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this position may be:
a. Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal
protective equipment
b. Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as
necessary to complete nursing care tasks
c.
Required to take "on call" status
d. Reassigned to another nursing unit to provide nursing care within current job description
e. Subject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policy
POSITION EXPECTATIONS: All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities
Act) Essential.
Leadership
a. Demonstrate ability to lead/direct a team of caregivers in providing care for a group of patients
b. Facilitates teamwork by adhering to Nursing Practice Model
c.
Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude
d. Role models professional nursing practice and behavior
e. Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
f.
Effectively implements the nursing process for assigned group of patients including appropriate
delegation
g.
When/if assigned as Relief Charge Nurse, functions in a professional and thoughtful manner,
demonstrating:
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Decision-making and priority setting skills
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Time management and effective use of resources
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Appropriate delegation skills
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Conflict resolution skills
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Adherence to Relief Charge RN unit responsibility list
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Professional communication that fosters a calm and orderly environment
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Communication
a. Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other
departments, physicians, patients and families
b. Maintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic, and
digital
c.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team
d. Reports critical information to physician and others as indicated
e. Properly utilizes chain of command to handle issues
f.
Facilitates communication between staff members, i.e. conducts shift huddles
g. Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations
h. Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectations, Thank You) strategies to foster
positive communication
i.
Interacts with clinical students in positive, productive manner
j.
Communicates all pertinent information regarding patient and their care needs to nursing and
other departmental staff as reasonable and necessary (ex. handoff communication, hall pass,
report)
Operations
a. Maintains appropriate clinical skills:

Administers care according to CH/unit policy/procedure, current standards of care and Ohio
Nurse Practice Act
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Performs assessments/reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's condition,
needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient
condition to physician in timely manner and suggests possible interventions and course of
care as appropriate in a collaborative manner.
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Initiates, evaluates and reviews plan of care

Provides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, identified patient/family needs
and medication, using available teaching resources and assuring patient family
understanding by teach back
b. Administers medication safely:
c.
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Correctly demonstrates use of CPOE(Computer Physician Order Entry)
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Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis
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Follows 6 rights of medication administration
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Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling/administration
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Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication
Assures team members huddle and round on patients to :
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Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards are met
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Evaluate the care provided to assure it is based on practice standards and evidence based
practice
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Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation; assessing for and addressing gaps in
care
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Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction

Evaluate adherence to nursing practice standards of care and documentation of care by the
nurse and team members
d. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.
Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized
and completed in a timely manner.
e. Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making
f.
Other duties as assigned by management team
Customer Service
a. Displays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all
customer interactions internal and external.
b. Assess customer satisfaction when rounding on patients and use appropriate chain of command
for unresolved issues or problems.
c.
Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) to:

Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing
the patient’s compliance
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Develop positive relationships with other departments to foster patient satisfaction
d. Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversations) to intervene with patients or staff in situations
where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution
Staff Development / Personal Growth
In conjunction with the Department Manager, Clinical Specialist and / or Educator:
a. Function as a preceptor, seeking learning opportunities for orientee/student. Interact with
department manager, clinical educator/instructor, to evaluate orientee/student progress toward
goals, identifying additional needs.
b. Demonstrates initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and professional goals
c.
Demonstrate professional development by attending conferences, participating in committees/unit
projects and ongoing educational activities
d. Demonstrate professional growth by maintaining awareness of changes in nursing
practice/evidenced based nursing care
e. Accept feedback as opportunity for growth
f.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of new policies and procedures, practices, changes
in practice, and initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting attendance, reading of
communication, required hospital education, discussion with departmental leadership and peers.
Performance Improvement
a.
Identify processes to be improved and communicate to management team. Assists in data
collection as directed
b. Participates on at least one team, project and/or committee: unit, departmental or hospital based
c.
Develop and maintain awareness of TJC (The Joint Commission), CMS (Centers for Medicare
Services) and other required quality and safety measures
d. Develop and maintain ongoing understanding of Nursing best practices for the types of patients
for whom care is provided
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY
Dependent upon department and the population served:
Neonatal (Birth thru 28 days)
a. Handles infants in gentle manner
b. Speaks in soothing voice
c.
Holds and cuddles infant when necessary
d. Facilitates parental interaction and care of infant
Infant (29 days thru 12 months)
a. Approaches infant in slow, non-threatening way
b. Speaks in soothing way
c.
Holds and cuddles infant as much as possible
d. Encourages parental interaction with infant
e. Allows for familiar toys/blankets to be brought from home
Pediatrics (one year thru 11 years)
a. Allows choices when possible
b. Speaks directly using few, clear, simple terms and explanations
c.
Limits number of strangers entering room
d. Provides consistent nursing assignments
e. Does not shame parents for lack of cooperation
f.
Holds child for painful procedures
Adolescents (12 years thru 18 years)
a. Allows participation in care and choices as appropriate
b. Provides for patient's modesty
c.
Tells patient exactly what will be expected
d. Allows patient control
e. Speaks directly to patient in simple medical terms
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
a. Identifies physical/social/emotional barriers and physical limitations at discharge
b. Teaches patient about one item at a time
c.
Repeats instructions several times
d. Speaks slowly and distinctly when talking to the patient
Unit Specific Requirements:
AC / PAT / PACU RN
MAIN FUNCTION:
To assess, evaluate, implement, collect data, document, monitor, administer pre and post operative
medications to all surgical patients. Directs the care delivered by others in AC/PAT/PACU. Assist
with physicians with procedures. Prioritize care for all types of surgical patients.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
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ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
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Previous perioperative nursing experience
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Ability to perform phlebotomy, and IV therapy
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Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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Required to take "scheduled on call" status (PACU)
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Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 minutes
Cardiac Cath/Special Procedure Lab
MAIN FUNCTION:
Also, functions independently in the Cath Lab/Special Procedures holding room and provides nursing
care in a calm, efficient manner. Admits and discharges patients. Provides pre-procedure teaching and
assures physician orders are done prior to procedure. Recovers post-procedure patients according to
dept policy and accurately follows physician post-procedure orders. Assists in transferring specific
patients to other hospitals directly from the holding room. Provides follow-up care by phoning patients
next day. Provides nursing support in other areas if needed (CT for biopsies).
Keeps patients safe & calm while assisting physicians in cardiac cath/special procedures. Functions
independently in the lab while using professional judgment in performance of services. Accurately &
promptly implements physician's orders. Scrubs, circulates & records all cases done in the lab &
helps to recover patients. Acts in compliance with hospital policies/procedures. Provides care to
patients in a calm, efficient manner.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position
Other Position Expectations
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Required to scrub, circulate and monitor patients in the cath lab
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Knowledge of coronary and peripheral anatomy
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Knowledge of coronary and peripheral blood vessels and blood flow (venous and arterial)
Cardiac Rehab Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Collaborates with the exercise physiologist to prescribe and monitor exercise workloads and target
heart rates appropriate to each individual during each exercise session. Monitors and records vital
signs during exercise sessions. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team to monitor
compliance and appropriately manage symptoms. Develops teaching curriculum in conjunction with
Nutrition Services, Sleep Clinic, and the exercise physiologist including lectures, videos, class
participation and patient educational materials.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute
appropriate interventions

Demonstrate knowledge and use of Vasoactive medications
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Prescribes initial target heart rates and exercise with in conjunction with exercise physiologist
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Ensures appropriate warm-up, exercise workloads, and cool down for each client

Adjusts workloads according to observed or reported symptoms, or as requested by the exercise
monitor
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Develops cardiac rehab teaching curriculum and implements lectures and materials and reviews /
revises them every three months
Cardiovascular Services Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Provides nursing care to inpatients and outpatients in the Cardiovascular Services Department by
working within the nursing process in an efficient, professional, compassionate and caring manner.
Directs the activities of paraprofessionals as they provide care within the department. Communicates
effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of the health care team. Acts in
compliance with hospital Nursing Department policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the
State of Ohio.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute
appropriate interventions

Demonstrate knowledge and use of Vasoactive medications
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Demonstrate competency using cardiac monitor and other equipment
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Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions
Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of emergently ill medical and
surgical adult patients during transport to other facilities. Supports and maintains the physiologic
stability of patients. Prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive action. Responds with
confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. Respond to the unique needs of
patients and families coping with unanticipated treatment, quality of life and end of life decisions.
Responsible for assuring effective communication with patients, support persons and members of the
healthcare team. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies/procedures, the
Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee
Handbook.
RESPONSIBLE TO:

EMS Coordinator and individual Department Manager
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
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ACLS and BLS certification must be maintained while in this position
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3-5 years Emergency Department, Critical Care and/or Cath Lab experience
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
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BSN, EMT
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Clinical Certification: CCRN(Critical Care Registered Nurse), CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
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TNCC(Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum course)
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Previous EMS transport experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to report to the hospital within 20 minutes of being called. Failure to respond will
lead to immediate dismissal from program.
Endoscopy RN
MAIN FUNCTION:
To assess, evaluate, implement, and monitor the care of patients undergoing GI procedures and those
patients who are receiving Medical Outpatient Services. To assist physicians with procedures and
monitor patients who are receiving moderate sedation. Prioritize the care of all patient populations.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
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1 years related medical surgical experience
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
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ACLS
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Previous endoscopy experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 minutes
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Must be able to work flexible hours including half days
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Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedure
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Schedules/coordinates patients and overall department schedule
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Assists physician with Endoscopy procedures
Emergency Dept Staff RN
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of emergently ill medical and
surgical patients of all ages. Assists with special procedures. Prioritizes the care of critically ill and
less acutely ill patients. Directs the care delivered by others in the ED.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
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CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
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TNCC ( completion of Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum)
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Current general nursing, emergency or critical care experience. Completion of emergency or
critical care course.
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Minimum of 1 year current experience in hospital or clinical setting as an RN
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position
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PALS within 1 year of completion of orientation and maintain while in position
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Complete NIH Stroke Certification with 6 months and maintain while in position
Additional Position Expectations
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Demonstrates competence in patient triage using the established method, within 6 months
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Demonstrates knowledge and use of Vasoactive medications
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Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor , recognize normal/abnormal rhythms , and institute
appropriate interventions
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Quickly identifies signs and symptoms of Stroke and Acute Myocardial Infarction and follows
appropriate protocols, policies and procedures to ensure goal times are met

Answers the EMS line, obtains squad report and appropriately communicates the report to the
Charge RN and ED Physician
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Demonstrates skills to assess and intervene in life-threatening situations
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Attends in house codes, RRT and Stroke calls as required
Float Registered Nurse- ED, ICU, PCU, InPt Rehab
MAIN FUNCTION:
Float staff will be assigned to one unit manager for performance evaluation, but will also be
responsible to management team where they are assigned each shift. Float staff are held accountable
to the job description for their base units (ICU, PCU, ED, InPt Rehab).
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute
appropriate interventions

One year current hospital nursing as RN
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Must attend a combined total of 75% of staff meetings for units assigned
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

ED/Critical care experience
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IV therapy/Phlebotomy experience
Float Registered Nurse- MED/SURG, PEDS, InPt Rehab, PCU
MAIN FUNCTION:
Float staff will be assigned to one unit manager for performance evaluation, but will also be
responsible to management team where they are assigned each shift. Float staff are held
accountable to Med Surg, Peds, InPt Rehab and PCU RN job descriptions.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute
appropriate interventions

One year current hospital nursing as RN
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

ED/Critical care experience
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IV therapy/Phlebotomy experience
Other Position Expectations
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Demonstrate knowledge and use of infant security system
Home Health Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Provides nursing care in patients’ homes on a skilled, intermittent basis. Coordinates patient care
with other disciplines, PT,OT, Home Health Aide, Speech Therapy and Social Worker to ensure that
patient meets their goals. Follows Medicare Condition of Participation requirements in delivering
patient care.
MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTES:
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One year hospital nursing experience or long term care experience
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Hold a valid driver’s license
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Maintain car insurance
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Flexibility with assignments and work hours based on patient’s needs
PERFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
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High personal productivity and energy

Able to establish priority with daily schedule

Demonstrates appropriate decision making skills/time management, problem solving techniques,
conflict resolution skills, priority setting, effective use of resources
Other Position Expectations
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Performs follow-up patient treatment and assessment visits according to plan of care

Assesses patients appropriately for fall risk intervention and education
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Follows patient discharge goals and reviews with patient and/or caregiver at each visit

Plans and institutes health teaching for individual patients and/or caregiver

Utilizes/incorporates teaching packets
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Prioritizes and documents problems based on assessed needs

Completes all required documentation appropriately and in a timely manner according to
department policies

Monitors services provided, reviews medical record documentation for accuracy and
completeness

Demonstrates competency in performing the patient evaluation tool OASIS (Outcome and
Assessment Information Set)

Develop and maintain awareness of regulations governing Home Health practice (Ohio
Department of Health, CLIA, and Pharmacy Board )
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Maintain productivity at established guidelines

Monitors services provided, reviews medical record documentation for accuracy and
completeness
Home Health Services RN Call Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Provides direct on-call coverage to home health patients under the direction and coordinator of the
Clinical Coordinators. Answers all phone calls and makes decisions according to the patient’s best
interest. May need to make patient visits depending on patient’s situation while on-call. Reports calls
to Clinical Coordinator for follow-up.
Inpatient Rehab RN
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of the Rehabilitation patients. Uses the
Functional Instrument of Measure to develop goals for improving functional status.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Recognition of positive interactions with patients and customers

Willingness to assist with community education

1 year experience in acute rehab or acceptable related training and experience
Other Position Expectations:

Maintains competency in functional independence measures scoring (FIM)
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Supports and documents worker's comp care
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Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment, hazmat, micromedix

Performs highly specialized assessments/reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's
condition, needs (including pain control, and age in a policy-specified time frame
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of critically ill medical and surgical
adolescent/adult patients. Provides acute stroke care per protocols of the WCH designated stroke
unit. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by others in the department.
Collaborates with Physicians to evaluate patient readiness for transfer out of critical care
environment. Accepts med surg and telemetry overflow patients as necessary. Recovers MAC local
patients when PACU not open.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

1 year current hospital nursing; New graduates only with completion of critical care preceptorship
or current Nurse tech position

Complete NIH Stroke Certification with 6 months and maintain while in position
Other Position Expectations
a.
Ability to interpret and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize
normal/abnormal rhythms /trends, and institute appropriate interventions
b. Attend in house codes, RRT and Stroke calls as required
c.
Maintain competency in:
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Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised, acute
stroke and mechanically ventilated patients
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Initiating and maintain complex IV therapy , including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive
medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial lines
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Safe use of less invasive, life supporting modalities i.e BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure
based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core temperature monitors
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IV Therapy
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents IV care to all age groups throughout the
hospital. Responsible for chemotherapy infusions and PICC line insertions.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
M/S/Peds/IV Therapy Manager
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

ACLS required within 1 year of hire and must maintain while in position
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Chemotherapy, oncology, IV experience/certification

1 year current hospital experience
Other Position Expectations

Competent in PICC line insertion within one year of completion of orientation

Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to central line care and chemotherapy administration
Med Surg Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical/surgical, oncology and
orthopedic adolescent/adult patients. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by
others in the department.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Oncology/orthopedic experience

Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute
appropriate interventions
Other Position Expectations

Demonstrate basic knowledge of orthopedic procedures, treatments, and equipment
including auto transfusion

Demonstrate basic knowledge and care of oncology patients

Identify and respond to oncology emergencies

Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and notify physician

Demonstrate knowledge and use of infant security system
Pediatrics Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical/surgical pediatric, adolescent
and adult patients. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by others in the
department.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

1 year current clinical hospital experience

PEARS (Pedatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization ) within 6 months of hire
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
Pediatric experience

Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor , recognize normal/abnormal rhythms

Institute appropriate interventions
Other Position Expectations
a. Provides emotional support to parents/support persons to cope with stress and illness of
baby/child through teaching, and explanations
b. Demonstrate knowledge and use of infant security system
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical and surgical
adolescent/adult patients with a cardiac focus. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care
delivered by others in the department. Designated stroke unit. Accepts med surg overflow patients
as necessary. Recovers cardiac cath/special procedure patients. Provides care for patients on
intravenous vasoactive medications (step down patients).
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Cross train and maintain competency to Step-down Nursing within 1 year

ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute
appropriate interventions.
Other Position Expectations
Demonstrates ability to care for step-down patients, including vasoactive medications, within 1
year of completion of orientation.
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SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
MAIN FUNCTION:
Provides timely and accurate collection of forensic evidence in sexual assault cases. Collaborates
with physicians, local law enforcement, county prosecutors and survivor advocate to maintain chain of
evidence.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in Ohio

1 year current experience as a RN

Availability for on-call rotation including weekend and holiday coverage with a maximum response
time of 60 minutes
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Successful completion- of SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) training- mandatory within 1
year

Excellent assessment and crisis intervention skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to function autonomously and collaboratively with community agencies

Membership in IAFN (International Association of Forensic Nurses)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrates ability to appropriately use colposcopy in the collection of evidence

Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use a camera in the collection of evidence

Makes appropriate referrals for sexual assault survivor

Accurately identifies the need for medical intervention

Documentation is clear, concise and follows guidelines of the SART program
Surgery RN
MAIN FUNCTION:

Responsible for circulating and scrubbing on surgical procedures, which includes caring for and
meeting the surgical patient's needs
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

2 years current hospital clinical nursing experience

Ability to respond to the hospital in 30 minutes when assigned

Able to work flexible hours
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

Prior OR experience

Current CNOR
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle and instrument count with other nursing personnel in room

Labels specimens properly and takes to area for transfer to Lab

Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action

Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative
procedure

Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of patient
Surgery- RNFA
MAIN FUNCTION:
Under supervision and direction of the operating surgeon, functions during the assistant role until
conclusion of the operative procedure. Does not concurrently function as scrub nurse. When not
working as a RNFA, works as scrub or circulating nurse as directed.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
 Current CNOR certification, completion of an RNFA program, certification by the National Institute
of First Assistants (NIFA) as a RNFA

3 years diversified perioperative nursing experience both scrubbing and circulating proficiency
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
a. Able to respond to the hospital in 30 minutes when assigned
b. Able to work flexible hours
c.
Maintains RNFA status
d. Applies principles of asepsis technique according to standards. Follows infection control
according to current guidelines

Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action

Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative
procedure wherein RNFA assists

Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of patient

Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels,
and by other means as directed by the surgeon

Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging
techniques

Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon during the operative procedure

Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon, sutures the peritoneum, fascia,
subcutaneous tissue and skin

Applies surgical dressings

Assists with transferring the patient from the operating room

Practices within limitations of preparation and experience

Maintains continuing education relative to practice

Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle and instrument count with other nursing personnel in room

Labels specimens properly and takes to area for transfer to Lab
Women’s Pavilion
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, prioritizes and documents the care of the obstetric patients.
Assists with labor, surgical procedures, mother/couplet care, newborns, and triage of the obstetric
patient. Communicates the progress of the obstetric patient with the physician on regular basis.
Initiates, interprets, and documents EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) according to AWHONN
(American Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing) and the ACOG (American College of
Gynecology) of patients. Prioritizes care of the newborn according to the American Association of
Pediatric guidelines.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
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Neonatal resuscitation required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained
Demonstrate knowledge in caring for patients in post anesthesia recovery
Completion of OB Recovery competency within 6 months of hire
Initiate, interpret, and document EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) according to AWHON
(American Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing) and ACOG (American College of
Gynecology) within 6 months of hire
Primary Nursery Nurse- attend STABLE program within 1 year, and demonstrate knowledge of
elevated nursery care
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
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1 year hospital experience as RN
Other Position Expectations
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Demonstrate knowledge of lactation assistance
Trained to circulate and or scrub for C Sections
Take C Section call if able to meet 20 minutes response time
Wound Center RN/Case Manager
MAIN FUNCTION:
Under supervision of Clinical Manager, performs primary function of RN in assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating care of patient in the Wound Center. Administers hyperbaric oxygen
therapy and diagnostic testing of patients under the supervision and orders of a hyperbaric physician
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Program Director, Clinical Manager, RDC
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
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2 years medical/ surgical experience
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Completion of Principles of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing Course
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
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Wound care experience
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Wound care certification
OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
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Assess, stage, measure and the photo’s of wounds accurately and in accordance to policy
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Assist physicians with wound care
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Implements wound care and HBO protocols when clinically indicated
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Accurately completes the superbill and ensures that all orders and charges are initiated
accurately
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Coordinates activities with other disciplines (rehab, nutrition, diabetic education, home health,
DME, nursing homes and other ancillary services)
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Completes the 4 week reviews in a timely manner and initiates all recommendations to the plan
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Fosters continuity of care between WHC and care taker (home, hospital, HH, etc)
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Prepares for clinic to enable accurate and complete updates to the physician
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Triages telephone calls and assists with scheduling
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