About this role
The Pulmonary unit at Miami Valley Hospital is a 38-bed advanced care floor in a level 1 trauma center hiring for both new grads and experienced RNs!
Patient population with which you will work:
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Edema
- Influenza
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
Equipment on the unit you will learn:
- Telemetry
- Tracheotomy
- Chest tubes
- High flow Oxygen
- Chronic Ventilators
- BIPAP
- Drips
The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree in Nursing
Preferred educational qualifications: BSN Preferred; BSN Completion or Professional Certification may be required. RNs with a minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience may elect to forgo the BSN requirement and sign a Professional Certification MOU which must be obtained with 3 years of hire.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Valid Ohio RN license
- Current CPR certification required at the time of hire
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
- Basic computer knowledge
- Strong organization skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Other facts
About Premier Health
Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health’s mission is We care. We teach. We innovate. We Serve. Home to the nation’s 31st largest hospital, the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its eight emergency departments, eight Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.
What you'll do
- The RN partners with and advocates for patients and families, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support. They collaborate with the inter-professional team and are accountable for compliance with nursing standards.
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