Infection Control Nurse Salary in Cincinnati, OH

UC Health is hiring a full-time Director of Planning, Design, & Construction at the UC Health Business Center. This is an onsite position. The Director of Planning, Design, Construction, and Real Estate reports to the Chief Financial Officer and has management oversight and decision-making over multiple enterprise areas, including Strategic Master Planning, Design & Construction, Real Estate, Ambulatory Property Management, and in-house Environmental Services. This position represents UC Health in the community in a variety of settings including but not limited to governmental regulatory agencies, Uptown Consortium, and local minority business enterprise collaboratives. Responsibilities include providing leadership for planning, design, and renovation/construction of facilities, including all inpatient, outpatient, procedural, office, and all other spaces be they clinical or non-clinical. This includes services such as preconstruction services, design and renovation/ construction services, real estate activities, and managing assigned Facilities Management Group policies, procedures, and business processes. About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.Education and Certifications:Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree - Technical (Architecture, Construction Management, etc.) or business-related with emphasis on Master/Strategic Planning. Preferred: Master's Degree - Business related. Registered architect with a license in the State of Ohio preferred. Experience:Minimum Required: 11 - 15 of years equivalent experience.At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and, diverse place of employment.Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!Management:Leads enterprise development of strategic facilities master planning activities, as well as planning for real estate holdings, property acquisition and disposition, and site development.Navigates the internal and external processes critical to strategic master planning and the programming of major capital projects (new buildings and major renovations of existing structures). Directly reviews and establishes capital project scope and budgets for all new project requests during the annual capital planning process and for new projects identified at any time. Resides on the system Capital Committee to review and provide information to the team. Leads the pursuit of potential development sites and collaborates with UC Health leadership on acquisition strategies. Facilitates the Real Estate Committee meetings with Senior Leadership.Works with UC Health Government Relations, UC Health Foundation, and others in pursuit of external philanthropy and government funding sources, such as New Market Tax Credits.Provides leadership oversight and management direction to the enterprise Design & Construction department, ensuring assigned projects stay on schedule and meet all budget and quality requirements.Assesses Contractor performance and relationships, ensuring UC Health's commitment to economic inclusion and workforce diversity. Discharge contractors who fail to comply with contract requirements, job specifications, and/or established quality standards.Leads the RFQ/RFP selection of design teams and construction teams, establishing project scope, budget, and schedule for all capital projects. Leads Operational and Transitional planning for all major projects preparing for go live and move planning. Requires a high degree of collaboration and use of varied expertise from many areas such as physician and nurse leadership, operations, finance, IS&T, marketing, and patient experience.Ensures annual Enterprise goals for construction-related economic inclusion is met.Maintains direct accountability for all planning, design and construction policies, procedures, standards and activities, ensuring all federal, state and local regulatory, accreditation, building code and safety matters are met as they relate to healthcare design and construction.Responsible for life safety/space management data platform (currently ATG) assessment and input, as well as maintenance and updating of software, data, and licenses.Serves as a liaison with UC College and Medicine and UC Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) group for mutual, coordinated space and program planning, design, and construction.Planning:Supports and reviews capital requests from the beginning of the process to ensure projects are properly scoped, budgeted and proposed for consideration.Manages the Facilities Environmental Guidelines to create a standard UC Health look and enforce its application throughout the Enterprise as appropriate.Participates in space planning and capital improvement planning processes as assigned.Assists in development and dissemination of space standards and space management guidelines, policies, and procedures. Develop and maintain procedures for reporting space changes and implement updates as necessary.Ensures record drawing are accurately maintained and accessible for planners, engineers, architects, and internal facilities staff.Implements/manages internal and external signage program across the Enterprise.Design & Construction:Directs day-to-day project management activities of internal project managers (PM) and external consultants related to programming, planning, and design of various size and volume of renovation and construction projects.Ensures individual Project Managers are accountable for controlling assigned projects within budget, on schedule and meeting all program objectives.Negotiates and manage contractual agreements for A/E services, renovation/construction, and other required planning services for assigned projects.Reviews detailed construction budget and schedules, change orders, payment requests, subcontractor bids and material quotes in coordination with maintaining project scope, budget and schedule.Ensures Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are reviewed and implemented before the start of each project; ensure required actions are followed and documented per UC Health policy.Manages contractor training program; ensure all contractor personnel receive UC Health contractor training before being allowed to work on-site.Management:Leads enterprise development of strategic facilities master planning activities, as well as planning for real estate holdings, property acquisition and disposition, and site development.Navigates the internal and external processes critical to strategic master planning and the programming of major capital projects (new buildings and major renovations of existing structures). Directly reviews and establishes capital project scope and budgets for all new project requests during the annual capital planning process and for new projects identified at any time. Resides on the system Capital Committee to review and provide information to the team. Leads the pursuit of potential development sites and collaborates with UC Health leadership on acquisition strategies. Facilitates the Real Estate Committee meetings with Senior Leadership.Works with UC Health Government Relations, UC Health Foundation, and others in pursuit of external philanthropy and government funding sources, such as New Market Tax Credits.Provides leadership oversight and management direction to the enterprise Design & Construction department, ensuring assigned projects stay on schedule and meet all budget and quality requirements.Assesses Contractor performance and relationships, ensuring UC Health's commitment to economic inclusion and workforce diversity. Discharge contractors who fail to comply with contract requirements, job specifications, and/or established quality standards.Leads the RFQ/RFP selection of design teams and construction teams, establishing project scope, budget, and schedule for all capital projects. Leads Operational and Transitional planning for all major projects preparing for go live and move planning. Requires a high degree of collaboration and use of varied expertise from many areas such as physician and nurse leadership, operations, finance, IS&T, marketing, and patient experience.Ensures annual Enterprise goals for construction-related economic inclusion is met.Maintains direct accountability for all planning, design and construction policies, procedures, standards and activities, ensuring all federal, state and local regulatory, accreditation, building code and safety matters are met as they relate to healthcare design and construction.Responsible for life safety/space management data platform (currently ATG) assessment and input, as well as maintenance and updating of software, data, and licenses.Serves as a liaison with UC College and Medicine and UC Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) group for mutual, coordinated space and program planning, design, and construction.Planning:Supports and reviews capital requests from the beginning of the process to ensure projects are properly scoped, budgeted and proposed for consideration.Manages the Facilities Environmental Guidelines to create a standard UC Health look and enforce its application throughout the Enterprise as appropriate.Participates in space planning and capital improvement planning processes as assigned.Assists in development and dissemination of space standards and space management guidelines, policies, and procedures. Develop and maintain procedures for reporting space changes and implement updates as necessary.Ensures record drawing are accurately maintained and accessible for planners, engineers, architects, and internal facilities staff.Implements/manages internal and external signage program across the Enterprise.Design & Construction:Directs day-to-day project management activities of internal project managers (PM) and external consultants related to programming, planning, and design of various size and volume of renovation and construction projects.Ensures individual Project Managers are accountable for controlling assigned projects within budget, on schedule and meeting all program objectives.Negotiates and manage contractual agreements for A/E services, renovation/construction, and other required planning services for assigned projects.Reviews detailed construction budget and schedules, change orders, payment requests, subcontractor bids and material quotes in coordination with maintaining project scope, budget and schedule.Ensures Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are reviewed and implemented before the start of each project; ensure required actions are followed and documented per UC Health policy.Manages contractor training program; ensure all contractor personnel receive UC Health contractor training before being allowed to work on-site.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions • Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. • Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. • Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. • Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions to the Director. • Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. • Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services. • Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. • Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. • Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities. • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. • Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary. • Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system. Committee Functions • Attend various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, etc.) as required. • Assist in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s) as directed. • Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. • Participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary. • Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary. • Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed by the Director. Personnel Functions • Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. • Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. • Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks. • Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties. • Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. • Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. • Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. • Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director. • Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel. • Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary. • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. • Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or to assist in the improvement of services. • Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Director. • Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Director concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. • Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. • Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. • Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines. Nursing Care Functions • Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary • Make rounds with physicians as necessary. • Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. • Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner. • Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident's physician in planning the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. • Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition. • Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status. • Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. • Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes. • Provide direct nursing care as necessary. • Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. • Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. • Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. • Report problem areas to the Director. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action. • Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports. • Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents. • Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our facilities policies and procedures. • Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. • Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies. • Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. • Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. • Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director. • Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. • Inform family members of the death of the resident. • Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Staff Development • Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. • Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). • Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees. • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Safety and Sanitation • Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary. • Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and jobrelated functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. • Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. • Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand and readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. • Ensure that personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment. • Monitor your shift's personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with established departmental policies and procedures. • Ensure that nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. • Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene procedures. • Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. • Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. • Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. • Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person. Equipment and Supply Functions • Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department. • Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to meet the needs of the resident. • Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department's equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. • Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. • Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the nursing service department's equipment. • Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. • Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. • Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department. Care Plan and Assessment Functions • Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident as necessary. • Participate in the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. • Encourage the resident to participate in the development and review of his/her care plan. • Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. • Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. • Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. • Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. • Review resident's medical and nursing treatments to ensure that they are provided in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes. Budget and Planning Functions • Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations, and recommend to the Director adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care. • Recommend to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing service department. • Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc. Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the nursing staff. As RN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Qualification Education and/or Experience Must posess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree an accredited college or university. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. 2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Must possess • the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action with the ability to solve practical problems. • the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. • leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. • the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must posess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. Current CPR certification. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions • Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. • Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. • Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions. • Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required. • Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. • Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested. • Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. • Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. • Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. • Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office. • Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required. • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. • Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system. Charting and Documentation • Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge. • Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. • Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form. • Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required. • Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care. • Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required. • Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures. • Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Food Services Department. • Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor. • Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. • Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident's medical record in accordance with established procedures. • Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. • Sign and date all entries made in the resident's medical record. Drug Administration Functions • Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. • Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. • Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. • Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. • Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies. • Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. • Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies. • Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered. • Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures. Personnel Functions • Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. • Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work. • Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor. • Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor. • Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments. • Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift. • Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor. • Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. • Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. • Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or to improve services. • Ensure that department personnel, residents, and visitors follow the department's established policies and procedures at all times. • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. • Review complaints and grievances made or filed by your assigned personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary. Follow facility's established procedures. • Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. • Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. • Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. • Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines. Nursing Care Functions • Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. • Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility. • Make rounds with physicians as necessary. • Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures. • Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. • Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. • Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. • Make periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by certified nursing assistants and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status. • Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. • Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules. • Notify the resident's attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident. • Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition. • Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care. • Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. • Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. • Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered • Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. • Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary. • Check foods brought into the facility by the resident's family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident's dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor. • Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes. • Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. • Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor • Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. • Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. • Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area. • Inform family members of the death of the resident. • Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Ensure that established post-mortem procedures are followed. Staff Development • Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. • Implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties. • Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. • Assist in training department personnel in identifying tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids. • Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees. • Attend and participate in outside training programs. • Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). • Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs for the staff and community. • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Safety and Sanitation • Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. • Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by your assigned nursing personnel. • Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. • Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. • Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment are on hand and are readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. • Ensure that your assigned work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. • Ensure that your unit's resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. • Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene technique in the administering of nursing care procedures. • Ensure that your assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. • Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel. • Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. • Ensure that nursing personnel follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment. • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. • Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. • Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person. Equipment and Supply Functions • Recommend to the Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift. • Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on your unit/shift at all times to meet the needs of the residents. • Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. • Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate your unit/shift's equipment. • Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. • Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. • Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department. Care Plan and Assessment Functions • Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered. • Inform the Nurse Supervisor of any changes that need to be made on the care plan. • Ensure that your nurses' notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. • Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. • Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans. Ensure that the CNAs refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. • Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Budget and Planning Functions • Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc. Miscellaneous • Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested. Supervisory Requirements As LPN / LVN you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Qualification Education and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the agerelated needs of the residents served. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must posess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state. Current CPR certification. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age specific.Education & Experience: Education: Associate's degree, minimum required. Bachelor's degree, preferred. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. License and Certification: Current Ohio RN License.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. ASSESSMENT: Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge base of normal age-specific, physiological and psychosocial functions of the unit's population. Performs a basic physical assessment. Initiates upon admission, a nursing admission history and nursing assessment including an educational needs assessment Initiates referrals upon admission and throughout care as based on patient assessment. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting problems and potential problems. Reassesses and evaluates patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by unit standards of care or patient condition. Assesses patient and environmental safety continuously. Receives and gives a complete, concise and timely report on condition of assigned patients. Recognizes and appropriately reports basic abnormal data and subtle changes in patient conditions. Incorporates into plan of care as applicable. Collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological condition. Participates in discharge planning. PLANNING: Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs. Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other health care team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice. Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs. IMPLEMENTATION: Implements plan of care and interventions to provide quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. Implements nursing actions, either by direct care or delegation of responsibility, based upon patient's plan of care and skill level of personnel. Implements plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient, family/designee, and other health care team members. Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing of physician. Demonstrates competency for medication administration as allowed by licensure and institution policy Able to recognize emergent situations and implement emergency measures. Demonstrates professional manner during emergent situations. Based upon nursing assessment, makes appropriate referrals to other health care team members in a timely manner. Implements safety interventions to maintain patient/family/staff safety. Reports actual and potential patient safety issues. Demonstrates competency in infection control measures. EVALUATION: Continuously evaluates nursing practice in relation to the standards of care and individual plan of care. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions and revises or continues with plan of care based on patient's response. Involves patient, family and other health care team members in evaluation process when appropriate. Maintains continuity of care between shifts and transfers by reporting or following up on patient care needs. DOCUMENTATION: Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment. Documents according to hospital policy and procedure. Documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. Documents patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. LEADERSHIP: Effectively manages care through others. Demonstrates time management when providing patient care. Demonstrates flexibility and a cooperative attitude to meet the needs of the unit. Acts as a resources person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit. Functions as a preceptor. Appropriately delegates to ancillary staff; communicates effectively. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Participates in unit staff meetings. Utilizes learning opportunities on the unit for improvement of self and others. Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses as a professional nurse. Takes initiatives in professional growth in regards to identified weaknesses. Maintains individual competency in nursing practice. Completes all educational, certification and regulatory requirements, submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner. Involved in best practice recommendations and implementation to improve patient care at the unit level. Evaluates nursing practice by participating in self/peer review and performance improvement activities. Considers factors related to cost and effective outcomes when planning patient care. Manages workload effectively. Initiates care in a timely manner. Answers and responds to patient call lights promptly. Abides by Time and Attendance Policy. Supports effective use of staff and supplies.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. ASSESSMENT: Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge base of normal age-specific, physiological and psychosocial functions of the unit's population. Performs a basic physical assessment. Initiates upon admission, a nursing admission history and nursing assessment including an educational needs assessment Initiates referrals upon admission and throughout care as based on patient assessment. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting problems and potential problems. Reassesses and evaluates patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by unit standards of care or patient condition. Assesses patient and environmental safety continuously. Receives and gives a complete, concise and timely report on condition of assigned patients. Recognizes and appropriately reports basic abnormal data and subtle changes in patient conditions. Incorporates into plan of care as applicable. Collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological condition. Participates in discharge planning. PLANNING: Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs. Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other health care team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice. Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs. IMPLEMENTATION: Implements plan of care and interventions to provide quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. Implements nursing actions, either by direct care or delegation of responsibility, based upon patient's plan of care and skill level of personnel. Implements plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient, family/designee, and other health care team members. Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing of physician. Demonstrates competency for medication administration as allowed by licensure and institution policy Able to recognize emergent situations and implement emergency measures. Demonstrates professional manner during emergent situations. Based upon nursing assessment, makes appropriate referrals to other health care team members in a timely manner. Implements safety interventions to maintain patient/family/staff safety. Reports actual and potential patient safety issues. Demonstrates competency in infection control measures. EVALUATION: Continuously evaluates nursing practice in relation to the standards of care and individual plan of care. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions and revises or continues with plan of care based on patient's response. Involves patient, family and other health care team members in evaluation process when appropriate. Maintains continuity of care between shifts and transfers by reporting or following up on patient care needs. DOCUMENTATION: Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment. Documents according to hospital policy and procedure. Documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. Documents patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. LEADERSHIP: Effectively manages care through others. Demonstrates time management when providing patient care. Demonstrates flexibility and a cooperative attitude to meet the needs of the unit. Acts as a resources person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit. Functions as a preceptor. Appropriately delegates to ancillary staff; communicates effectively. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Participates in unit staff meetings. Utilizes learning opportunities on the unit for improvement of self and others. Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses as a professional nurse. Takes initiatives in professional growth in regards to identified weaknesses. Maintains individual competency in nursing practice. Completes all educational, certification and regulatory requirements, submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner. Involved in best practice recommendations and implementation to improve patient care at the unit level. Evaluates nursing practice by participating in self/peer review and performance improvement activities. Considers factors related to cost and effective outcomes when planning patient care. Manages workload effectively. Initiates care in a timely manner. Answers and responds to patient call lights promptly. Abides by Time and Attendance Policy. Supports effective use of staff and supplies.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age specific.Education & Experience: Education: Associate's degree, minimum required. Bachelor's degree, preferred. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. License and Certification: Current Ohio RN License.Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.Same Posting Description for Internal and External CandidatesPATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. ASSESSMENT: Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge base of normal age-specific, physiological and psychosocial functions of the unit's population. Performs a basic physical assessment. Initiates upon admission, a nursing admission history and nursing assessment including an educational needs assessment Initiates referrals upon admission and throughout care as based on patient assessment. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting problems and potential problems. Reassesses and evaluates patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by unit standards of care or patient condition. Assesses patient and environmental safety continuously. Receives and gives a complete, concise and timely report on condition of assigned patients. Recognizes and appropriately reports basic abnormal data and subtle changes in patient conditions. Incorporates into plan of care as applicable. Collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological condition. Participates in discharge planning. PLANNING: Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs. Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other health care team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice. Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs. IMPLEMENTATION: Implements plan of care and interventions to provide quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. Implements nursing actions, either by direct care or delegation of responsibility, based upon patient's plan of care and skill level of personnel. Implements plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient, family/designee, and other health care team members. Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing of physician. Demonstrates competency for medication administration as allowed by licensure and institution policy Able to recognize emergent situations and implement emergency measures. Demonstrates professional manner during emergent situations. Based upon nursing assessment, makes appropriate referrals to other health care team members in a timely manner. Implements safety interventions to maintain patient/family/staff safety. Reports actual and potential patient safety issues. Demonstrates competency in infection control measures. EVALUATION: Continuously evaluates nursing practice in relation to the standards of care and individual plan of care. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions and revises or continues with plan of care based on patient's response. Involves patient, family and other health care team members in evaluation process when appropriate. Maintains continuity of care between shifts and transfers by reporting or following up on patient care needs. DOCUMENTATION: Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment. Documents according to hospital policy and procedure. Documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. Documents patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. LEADERSHIP: Effectively manages care through others. Demonstrates time management when providing patient care. Demonstrates flexibility and a cooperative attitude to meet the needs of the unit. Acts as a resources person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit. Functions as a preceptor. Appropriately delegates to ancillary staff; communicates effectively. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Participates in unit staff meetings. Utilizes learning opportunities on the unit for improvement of self and others. Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses as a professional nurse. Takes initiatives in professional growth in regards to identified weaknesses. Maintains individual competency in nursing practice. Completes all educational, certification and regulatory requirements, submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner. Involved in best practice recommendations and implementation to improve patient care at the unit level. Evaluates nursing practice by participating in self/peer review and performance improvement activities. Considers factors related to cost and effective outcomes when planning patient care. Manages workload effectively. Initiates care in a timely manner. Answers and responds to patient call lights promptly. Abides by Time and Attendance Policy. Supports effective use of staff and supplies.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. ASSESSMENT: Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge base of normal age-specific, physiological and psychosocial functions of the unit's population. Performs a basic physical assessment. Initiates upon admission, a nursing admission history and nursing assessment including an educational needs assessment Initiates referrals upon admission and throughout care as based on patient assessment. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting problems and potential problems. Reassesses and evaluates patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by unit standards of care or patient condition. Assesses patient and environmental safety continuously. Receives and gives a complete, concise and timely report on condition of assigned patients. Recognizes and appropriately reports basic abnormal data and subtle changes in patient conditions. Incorporates into plan of care as applicable. Collaborates with other health team members to collect and share pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological condition. Participates in discharge planning. PLANNING: Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs. Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other health care team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice. Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs. IMPLEMENTATION: Implements plan of care and interventions to provide quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. Implements nursing actions, either by direct care or delegation of responsibility, based upon patient's plan of care and skill level of personnel. Implements plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient, family/designee, and other health care team members. Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing of physician. Demonstrates competency for medication administration as allowed by licensure and institution policy Able to recognize emergent situations and implement emergency measures. Demonstrates professional manner during emergent situations. Based upon nursing assessment, makes appropriate referrals to other health care team members in a timely manner. Implements safety interventions to maintain patient/family/staff safety. Reports actual and potential patient safety issues. Demonstrates competency in infection control measures. EVALUATION: Continuously evaluates nursing practice in relation to the standards of care and individual plan of care. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions and revises or continues with plan of care based on patient's response. Involves patient, family and other health care team members in evaluation process when appropriate. Maintains continuity of care between shifts and transfers by reporting or following up on patient care needs. DOCUMENTATION: Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment. Documents according to hospital policy and procedure. Documents plan of care reflective of collaborative practice with other health care team members. Documents patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. LEADERSHIP: Effectively manages care through others. Demonstrates time management when providing patient care. Demonstrates flexibility and a cooperative attitude to meet the needs of the unit. Acts as a resources person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit. Functions as a preceptor. Appropriately delegates to ancillary staff; communicates effectively. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Participates in unit staff meetings. Utilizes learning opportunities on the unit for improvement of self and others. Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses as a professional nurse. Takes initiatives in professional growth in regards to identified weaknesses. Maintains individual competency in nursing practice. Completes all educational, certification and regulatory requirements, submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner. Involved in best practice recommendations and implementation to improve patient care at the unit level. Evaluates nursing practice by participating in self/peer review and performance improvement activities. Considers factors related to cost and effective outcomes when planning patient care. Manages workload effectively. Initiates care in a timely manner. Answers and responds to patient call lights promptly. Abides by Time and Attendance Policy. Supports effective use of staff and supplies.