Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Akron Children's Hospital to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Akron Children's Hospital

About Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Children’s Hospital has been providing care for children since 1890. Our pediatric specialties are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. With multiple hospital campuses, regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations across Ohio, we strive to offer convenient, high-quality care for today’s busy families. In 2020, our health care system provided 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 manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. We offer virtual visits through Quick Care Online and the Akron Children’s Anywhere app, so we can be there for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

• To treat every child as we would our own
• To treat others as they would like to be treated
• To turn no child away for any reason

We are committed to fostering a diverse environment where patients, families, and staff from all backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included, and empowered.

Outpatient Rheumatology - Full Time Days

• Hours: 8a-4:30p, 40 hours/week

Summary:

The Staff Nurse provides specialized nursing care based on the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing care for individual or groups of patients
• Provide care for patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs regardless of age or developmental status
• Perform leadership and professional duties
• Deliver patient-centered care
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety efforts
• Participate in development and education of staff members
• Engage in evidence-based practice
• Support provider staff and promote collaboration for efficient and quality care
• Contribute to systems-based practice
• Utilize informatics and technology
• May be temporarily assigned to different areas within Akron Children’s Hospital based on patient needs
• Other duties as required

Technical Expertise:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to other staff members
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• Previous experience in pediatric ambulatory care preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software
• Experience with electronic medical record systems (i.e. EPIC) preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Candidates without a BSN must obtain the degree within 5 years of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio (must be Multistate License [MSL] if providing telenursing services or care outside Ohio)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• No supervisory experience required

Other information:

• Full-time position with onsite status
• For more information on Equal Opportunity at Akron Children's Hospital, please click here

How to Apply:

• To apply for this position, please visit our website and fill out the online application