Registered Nurse - Neuro Specialty Surgery

Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Neuro Specialty Surgery, Nights, ONA

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuro Spine Specialty department for the night shift at UC Medical Center. 

This unit will focus on Neuro-Spine. Examples include Spinal Decompression Surgeries such as: laminectomies, microdiscectomies, Spinal fusions, spinal reconstruction, cervical spine surgeries.

University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.  

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

We're increasing our rates by 14% over the next 3 years. At UC Health, we're dedicated to providing our registered nurses with the best working environment and compensation packages possible. That is why we're increasing our nursing pay rates by 14% over the next three years and increasing differential pay. Apply to this position to learn more!

Education and Experience Requirements:  

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing 
• Associate’s Degree, the minimum required 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred 
• Current OH RN License 
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS 

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, 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. 

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 an EEO employer.

Job Responsibilities  

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. 

• Prepares, implements evaluates, revises, and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time-frame indicated by the unit's standards of practice.  

• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates the ability to establish priorities of care based on the patient's assessment and needs. 
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.  
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs, or those associated with religious/cultural norms.  
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.  
• The nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.  
• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.  
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.