Registered Nurse (RN),Wound Care, Full-time at UC HEALTH LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Enterostomal Therapy Unit at the Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care.

About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care

Daniel Drake Center specializes in providing post-acute and transitional care services for patients recovering from a catastrophic injury or illness. Daniel Drake Center is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. With a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services, and research, Daniel Drake Center offers comprehensive care continuum and a variety of services to help patients throughout their recovery.

Unit Details

• Participate "Grow Your Own" opportunities to access training and growth opportunities within the department.
• Enjoy a family-oriented and collaborative work environment.
• Gain access to extensive hospital resources that are shared among units.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing


• BLS


• Current OH RN License

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, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, 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.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 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 ability to establish priorities of care based on 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.


• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to 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 professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

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 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 ability to establish priorities of care based on 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.


• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to 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 professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.