Job Description At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Providing outpatient care coordination to general neurology patient population at all of our locations. Mon-Friday Department/Unit: Neurology Shift/Hours: Days/ 24 hours/week, 3 days one week At Cincinnati Children's we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named The 2024-2025 Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals! – US News and World Report 2024 Additional Awards and Recognitions: On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers Great Place to Work™ Certified in 2023 An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) POSITION VALUE STATEMENT Our nurses at Cincinnati Children’s work from dawn to dusk and through the starlit hours to deliver the best possible patient care. When parents bring their children through our doors their focus is on one thing – the best outcome for their kids. The nurses at Cincinnati Children’s help them reach the goal with dignity, respect, and lots of smiles. Such quality care is why we were designated a Magnet institution back in 2009. It is an honor to be recognized for our excellence in nursing; it sets the bar higher for what we need to continually achieve." - Barb Tofani, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President of Patient Services Working as a Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center you will enjoy: • Embracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and families • Working with patients and families to provide direct care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team and to bring the best care to the patient • A state-of-the-art health facility • Elevating your nursing skills Market Leading Benefits Including: • Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits • Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education • Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners • Referral bonus program for current staff! • Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group • Physical and mental health wellness programs • Relocation assistance packages available for nurses! POSITION SPECIFIC BENEFITS • Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Interprofessional Practice - Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice. Clinical judgment when performing caring practices - Synthesizes and interprets multiple sources of data; uses past experiences to anticipate problems; seeks interprofessional collaboration; recognizes and responds to complex situations. Leads efforts to improve documentation of the plan of care, care delivered, and outcomes of care. Has innate awareness of the patient and family's current and future needs, and fully engages them in the plan of care. Collaborates with family, other health care providers and community resources to develop comprehensive plans of care. Caring practices follow the patient's and family's lead; orchestrates processes to ensure patient/family's comfort and concerns are addressed. Promotes a healing environment for all health outcomes, including death. Expertly integrates age specific concepts into patient care, considers both the patient's chronological age and developmental level. Using self-management strategies, develops care goals and actions in partnerships with patients and families. Creatively modifies or develops patient and family education programs. Integrates patient/family education throughout delivery of care; evaluates effectiveness using teach back methods and by observing behavioral changes related to learning. Integrates strategies in the plan of care that support the patient's and family's transition to home. Compliance - Patient Services Staff - Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members. Patient Care - Age Specific and Culturally Diverse - Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Uses systems thinking - Knows when and how to negotiate and navigate through the system on behalf of patients and families through care coordination. Intervenes and leads others to change systems and processes as appropriate to support optimal patient outcomes. Sustains an extensive understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Works with managers to lead efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and assists others to comply with safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is well-informed of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and assertively communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members. Effectively coordinates team care delivery while in the role of charge nurse; anticipating planning for and mitigating unexpected circumstances. Collaborates with team using shared decision making - Invites diverse resources when appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. Interacts confidently by promoting and expecting collaborative behavior in others. Mentors others to respect the contribution of the entire team. Is able to lead others to work collaboratively valuing the contributions of the various disciplines in patient/practice issues. Demonstrates leadership in the shared governance structure at the cluster or divisional level councils, committees, task forces or projects. Serves as chair for councils, committees, task forces or project work. Clinical inquiry & performance review to improve practice - Improves, deviates from, or individualizes standards and guidelines for particular patient situations or populations; questions and/or evaluates current practice based on patients' responses, review of the literature, research and education/learning; acquires knowledge and skills needed to address questions arising in practice and improve patient care. Creates practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Assists with development of competence in peers; formally, by precepting new employees, and informally, by sharing knowledge at the point-of-care. Demonstrates awareness of unit competency needs, providing leadership to improve competence of staff. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Precepts nursing peers and students. Facilitates learning for members of the healthcare team and the community. Takes a leadership role in working with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices. Exhibits advocacy, moral agency and response to diversity - Works on behalf of patient, family, and community; advocates from patient/family perspective, whether similar to or different from personal values; suspends rules - patient and family drive moral decision-making; empowers the patient and family to speak for/represent themselves; achieves mutuality within patient/professional relationships. Uses diversity resources available both internally and in the community to enhance the experience of care for the diverse patient populations. Appreciates and incorporates differences, including alternative therapies into care; tailors care to the extent possible. Demonstrates efforts to grow self and others in cultural competence. JOB QUALIFICATIONS BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN. 5+ years related experience is required. Active Ohio RN License. May be required to obtain other state licensure. Active certification and some require specialty certification Market Leading Benefits Including: Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here. Competitive retirement plans Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs Referral bonus program for current staff! Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group Physical and mental health wellness programs Relocation assistance available for qualified positions Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type Primary Location 3330 Reading Road Schedule Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Amb Svcs Neurology Employee Status Regular FTE 0.6 Weekly Hours 24 Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Completion of Application You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application. Need Assistance or Accommodation? Assistance with Application: For assistance or questions about your application, contact 844-369-4224 or cchmc@careers.pure.cloud Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, contact 513-803-4748 or HR4U@cchmc.org.
