Job Description

Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization. The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary: The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Education Required
2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in nursing

Additional Education Desired
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in nursing

Required Qualifications
Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Additional Information:
17 South is a 30-bed blended unit in the Acute Care Department caring for medical-surgical and progressive care level patients. We specialize in Benign Hematology while also housing our medicine teaching services. On our unit, nurses work with attending physicians, residents, and medical students to deliver care in a team-centered environment. Our physician team rooms are on the unit or close by to promote this team-based approach. Nurses on our unit go through additional education to provide expert care and education for our Benign Hematology patients. Our team is passionate about staff development and advancement. We would love to welcome you to our team on 17 South.