Job Description

About Akron Children’s Hospital

At Akron Children’s Hospital, we have been providing care for children since 1890. Our pediatric specialties are among the best in the nation, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. With multiple hospital campuses, regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we strive to make high-quality care easily accessible for busy families. In 2020 alone, we had over 1.1 million patient encounters. We also have neonatal and pediatric units in partner hospitals. Our Children’s Home Care Group nurses make thousands of in-home visits each year, and our School Health nurses provide care for students from preschool to high school. We offer virtual visits through Quick Care Online and our Akron Children’s Anywhere app, ensuring that we are there for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

Our Commitment

• Treating every child as if they were our own
• Respecting others and treating them how they want to be treated
• Never turning away a child for any reason

We are actively searching for individuals who are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences feel welcomed, included, and able to thrive.

Position: Part-Time Nurse (Resource Pool I)

Schedule: Days, 7pm-7:30am

Summary:

The Staff Nurse Resource Pool I provides specialized nursing care based on knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The Staff Nurse Resource Pool I will be assigned to multiple units/locations based on unit needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and provide nursing care with a focus on family-centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice
• Demonstrate the ability to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients of all ages and developmental stages
• Perform leadership and professional duties
• Provide patient-centered care
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Participate in the development and education of clinical staff on relevant issues
• Follow evidence-based practice guidelines
• Promote collaboration and teamwork among healthcare providers for efficient and high-quality care
• Conduct systems-based practice duties
• Utilize informatics and technology effectively
• May be assigned temporarily to different areas within Akron Children’s Hospital based on patient needs
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to a diverse team of staff members
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks
• Experience working with various levels within an organization
• Preferred experience in healthcare
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with electronic medical record systems
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or obtained within 5 years of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Other information:

Status: Part-Time

FTE: 0.600000

Onsite

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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