Icu Nurse Salary in Akron, OH

Position Summary The Pre-Op PACU RN is responsible through nursing processes for providing and coordinating nursing care, and resource management for patients and families in the pre-operative and post-operative areas, providing direct patient care to patients and their families by applying and documenting the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation utilizing judgment and guided by knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences. Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities Ensures the nursing assessment is complete; uses input from the patient and/or family, develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs, and standards. Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans of care; Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing interventions. Utilizes Safe Surgery Checklist to ensure patient safety; Monitors patients vital signs; Performs IV therapy, venipunctures, and other procedures; Obtains specimens for testing as ordered; Facilitates physicians orders; Assesses patient symptoms that may indicate changes in condition. Communicates effectively with peers, physicians, and outside departments; Provides SBARQ style report to receiving unit. Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Policies and Procedures. Provides appropriate care to pre-op and post-op patients; Completes and documents necessary pre-op/post-op teaching of patient and family; Provides discharge instructions to patients. Practices with a questioning attitude; Shares ideas for improvement/revision of policies/procedures, which would enhance the work environment and overall operation within the division. Assists in teaching/competency maintenance/training of all team members; Delegates as appropriate to ancillary staff; Works as part of a team with co-workers; Facilitates flow of unit and manages staffing pars when in triage or T&P (triage and PRN) roles. Floats between pre-op and post-op areas as scheduled or needed; Responsible for unit specific duties and checks; Remains calm in urgent situations. Participates in educational programs, serves on committees and seeks other opportunities for professional and personal growth and development. All other duties not specifically assigned. Position Requirements Education: Graduate of a school of Nursing. B.S.N. preferred. Experience: Minimum One (1) to two (2) years of PACU/ICU/ER experience required. Demonstrated leadership experience. Technical Skills: N/A Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS required. ACLS required. PALS required within 6 months of hire.

Position Summary The Surgical Services PACU RN is responsible, through nursing processes, for providing and coordinating nursing care, and resource management for patients and families in the post-operative areas. Must apply and document the nursing processes, assessments, and nursing diagnoses. Uses good judgement and is guided by the knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care processes and flow of patients through the post-operative area. Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities Develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs and standards with input from patient and/or family; Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans of care; Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing interventions. Monitors patients vital signs; Performs IV therapy, venipunctures, and other procedures; Obtains specimens for testing as ordered; Facilitates physicians orders; Assesses patient symptoms that may indicate changes in condition. Utilizes Safe Surgery Checklist to ensure patient safety; Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Policies and Procedures. Communicates effectively with peers, physicians, and outside departments; Remains calm in urgent situations; Provides SBARQ style report to receiving unit. Provides appropriate care to pre-op and post-op patients; Completes and documents necessary pre-op/post-op teaching of patient and family; Provides discharge instructions to patients. Practices with a questioning attitude; Shares ideas for improvement/revision of policies/procedures which would enhance the work environment and overall operation within the division. Delegates as appropriate to ancillary staff; Works as part of a team with co-workers; Facilitates flow of unit and manages staffing pars when in triage or T&P (triage and PRN) roles. Responsible for unit specific duties and checks; Remains calm in urgent situations. Assists in teaching/competency maintenance/training of all team members; Participates in educational programs, serves on committees and seeks other opportunities for professional and personal growth and development. All other duties not specifically assigned. Position Requirements Education: Graduate of a school of Nursing; B.S.N preferred. Experience: Minimum One (1) to two (2) years of PACU/ICU/ER experience required. Demonstrated leadership experience. Technical Skills: N/A Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS required. ACLS required. PALS required within 6 months of hire.

**Supports the Crystal Clinic Pain Management Department** **$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS** Position Summary The LPN/Triage Desk Nurse provides direct support for incoming patient calls with a variety of orthopaedic specific questions and needs. In collaboration with the RN and/or provider, utilizes their clinical decision making skills efficiently and uses strong customer service skills. Responsible for ensuring the appropriate information is related to patients, families, providers, and other applicable entities. Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities Answers referred incoming calls promptly; Redirects calls for advice from a provider and appointment booking when necessary; in collaboration with the RN and/or provider determines the urgency of the patient request. Under the direction of the RN and/or provider, handles patient advice calls, discusses test results, answers patients questions, provide instruction and patient education; Provides patient education on provider plan of care; Uses good judgment when giving advice to patients. Enters E-scribe prescriptions for providers to sign; Phones in prescriptions and documents per physician order in patient chart; Handles prescription prior authorizations. Documents phone note on each patient call and holds document to provider; Records accurate, concise, legible documentation pertaining to the patient history and phone conversation. Assists other staff as needed; Demonstrates skill in working with others and getting their cooperation; Delegates work in an effective manner and provides the necessary leadership to ensure work results. Develops and maintains open, honest, and mutually beneficial relationships with their manager and departments to which he/she is providing services; Maintains flexibility with new ideas and improvements; creates ways to implement. Provides back-up coverage for staff and manager; assists in daily office routine when needed in other areas. Attends in-services and departmental meetings. All other duties not specifically assigned. Position Requirements Education: N/A Experience: Minimum three (3) years as a Licensed Practical Nurse with competence in all aspects of nursing care and independent decision making; telephone triage, emergency medicine, orthopaedics adult/pediatric ambulatory care, home health care, or ICU preferred. Technical Skills: Skills required: Current clinical proficiency; excellent clinical skills, organizational and prioritization; communication, critical thinking and problem solving and basic computer skills. Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current and valid license to practice practical nursing in the state of Ohio. BLS required within three (3) months of hire.