Expected Starting Salary Range: 34.50 - 43.54

Position Title: Registered Nurse, Non-Acute

Department/Unit: Outpatient Rheumatology

Shift/Hours: Days/ 32 hours/week

The Division of Rheumatology at Cincinnati Children's strives to be a national and international leader in the care of patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases. We work to advance our field through our research, and we are preparing the next generation of specialists through our education programs. We believe in family-centered care: as healthcare providers, we partner with families to best meet the needs of our patients. Our goal is to keep things as normal as possible and build on the strengths of every family member, with the understanding that parents can be their child's best advocates. We are committed to the team approach and the continuity of care, and work to ensure that your child's healthcare providers become a consistent, reliable part of your child's life. The Rheumatology Clinic at Cincinnati Children's provides diagnosis, education, treatment, and follow-up for children with various rheumatic diseases. We conduct more than 4,000 outpatient visits and approximately 300 inpatient admissions each year. Our staff treats more than 550 new patients a year, ranging from infants to young adults. Many of these patients are referred to us by physicians from across the country.

Conditions Treated: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Spondyloarthritis (SpA), Lupus, Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (JPFS), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD), Uveiti.

Position Details:

• Work Schedule:
• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
• One day as the late RN 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, expected to stay until clinic is finished.
• No weekends, evening shifts, or major holidays currently.
• Travel:
• The role travels to Liberty every Tuesday and the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month, approximately once a week.
• Clinic Dynamics:
• Approximately 3-4 providers in each half-day clinic.
• Each provider typically sees around 4-6 patients per session.

Responsibilities of Rheum RNs:

• Assist with clinic flow
• Assist with IM injections with numerous vaccines
• Conduct manual blood pressures
• Assist with joint injections
• Assist medication refills
• Triage phone calls and messages
• Office paperwork including, FMLA, School Forms, My Chart Messages, Epic in basket, etc.
• In clinic 1-2 days a week, and office the other

Team Structure:

• 20 providers (MD and Fellow mix)
• Pharmacist, Social workers, dieticians, and child life support available
• 6 nurses - this position makes 7 nurses
• 3 MAs
• Clinic located at base in E2

Qualities We Seek:

• Adaptability
• Effective communication skills
• Takes initiative
• Team player
• Positive mindset
• Strong work ethic

Patient Population:

• Primarily Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and patients referred for certain lab markers that could indicate something rheumatological.
• Patients range from early childhood to early 20s.

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 Service

Working as a Nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center you will enjoy:

• Embracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and familie

• 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/benefit

• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partner

• 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 program

• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!

POSITION SPECIFIC BENEFITS

• Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Nurses who have graduated from a college level nursing program and have passed a national licensing exam.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Inquiry

Follows professional practice standards and guidelines. Questions appropriateness of policies and guidelines; questions current practice; seeks advice, resources, or information to improve patient care; begins to compare and contrast possible alternatives. Assists with development of competence in peers; formally, by precepting new employees, and informally, by sharing knowledge at the point-of-care. 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. Coaches and mentors others. Precepts nursing peers and students. Facilitates learning for members of the healthcare team. Actively works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices. Mitigate actual or potential risks to patient and staff safety .Utilize current research findings and other evidence to expand professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of nursing professional issues. Support clinical nursing, health care, and health system research studies conducted by professional, credentialed researchers.

• Systems Thinking

Is able to recognize systems and processes within the healthcare environment that affect the patient experience; anticipates needs of patients and families as they move through the healthcare system; utilizes untapped and alternative resources as necessary.

• Diversity

Considers patient values and incorporates in care, when differing from personal values; supports colleagues in ethical and clinical issues; moral decision-making can deviate from rules; engages the patient's family, encouraging them to speak/represent themselves; protects patient and family rights. Inquires about cultural differences and considers their impact on care accommodates personal and professional differences in the plan of care; helps patient/family understand the culture of the healthcare system.

• Clinical Judgment

Collects & interprets complex patient data; makes clinical judgments based on an immediate grasp of the whole picture; recognizes patterns & trends by focusing on key elements while eliminating extraneous details. Documents the plan of care, care delivered, & patient/family outcomes. Responds to subtle patient/family changes; engages with each unique patient/family in a compassionate manner; tailors caring practices to the individuality of patient/family; recognizes the importance of a healing environment & tailors the environment to meet the needs of the patient/family; promotes safety throughout patient/family transitions along the healthcare continuum; recognizes that death may be an acceptable outcome. Proficiently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age & developmental functioning. Using self-management support, develops care goals & actions through partnerships with patients/families. Adapts educational programs to meet the learning needs & styles of the patient/family; uses teach back strategies to evaluate effectiveness. Coordinates education with other members of the health care team. Integrates strategies in the plan of care that support the patient/family adaptation to the home environment.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited inst with 2 yr. exp.

• If hired as an external candidate without BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date and complete program within 5 years of hire date

• Active Ohio RN License. May be required to obtain other state licensure.

• 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Foreign graduates must have license validated through CGFNS per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates

Preferred:

• BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN

Unique Skills:

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).