New Grad Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - January 2027 - Norwood, OH

Job Description

Ready to help shape the future of Cincinnati's #1 Hospital?

Your passion to make a difference is something we share. As a member of The Christ Hospital Health Network Nurse Residency Program, you'll join an inclusive team committed to your success. You'll be respected as an individual and celebrated for your achievements. You'll discover a range of powerful opportunities to grow-and experience the support of your leaders every step of the way. Because when you continue to thrive, we continue to improve the health of our community and create exceptional outcomes.

Here's how you'll thrive

• Work alongside the best at Cincinnati's #1 Hospital, 10 years and counting
• Magnet designated hospital with the region's best nurse-patient ratio allowing you to deliver exceptional patient care in a nurturing work environment
• Flexible self-scheduling empowers your work-life balance
• Residency support program gets you started successfully
• Endless opportunities to grow with a renowned clinical advancement program, plus continued education and mentorships across units
• Direct access to executive leaders through semi-monthly roundtable events
• Team member resource groups ready for your voice

Here's what makes us the best and separates us from the rest:

• New Virtual Nursing system on designated units
• Hercules Mattresses for easy repositioning of patients
• Shared Leadership Council structure
• Clinical Advancement Program
• Smartphones for easy EMR Documentation and enhanced communication
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Tuition Assistance and support of initial certifications

Responsibilities

Here's how you'll deliver best-in-class care:

The Christ Hospital Health Network Nursing Process

• Assessment - You'll deliver comprehensive care by assessing the patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Health Network Professional Practice Model - all while continuing to collaborate with your healthcare team
• Diagnosis & Planning - Working closely with the patient and family, you'll create personalized care plans that prioritize patient needs and goals.
• Implementation - You'll be providing evidence-based, best-in-class care by educating patients and families, executing well-planned interventions and utilizing hospital policies and procedures.
• Evaluation - You'll monitor and adjust care based on patient outcomes and evidence-based practices.
• Leadership & Professional Development - Working closely with your Clinical Manager, you will take an active role in driving improvement and achieving better outcomes through the development and evaluation of Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives. You'll be an advocate for High Reliability principles to enhance patient care and operational efficiency while using data to fuel progress. You'll also demonstrate your leadership skills by motivating, educating, delegating, and mentoring peers and team members, while managing patient care effectively.

Qualifications

Here are your additional requirements

• Documentation - You'll accurately and concisely document the nursing process in the patient's electronic medical record, reflecting the implemented plan of care by the patient, family, and healthcare team. You'll also ensure timely documentation of care, updates, education, and the patient's and family's responses, in line with hospital policy.
• Team Member Responsibilities - As a healthcare team member, your responsibilities will include adhering to all organizational and department policies, completing required training, meeting all educational requirements while demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and providing the legendary patient care The Christ Hospital Health Network is known for over the last 130 years.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of employment.
• BLS required before patient contact.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas.
• Unit specific certifications may be required.

More Details on our Emergency Department:

Emergency Department Main: The Emergency Department Christ Hospital's Main Campus is a 44-bed unit, including five Express Care treatment areas, provides high-acuity emergency care to an average of 156 patients each day. Specializing in complex medical and adult cardiac emergencies, the department cares for critically ill patients with conditions including STEMI, stroke, sepsis, and other time-sensitive emergencies.

The ED is staffed by an experienced, all-RN nursing team alongside board-certified emergency medicine physicians, physician assistants, social workers, and other multidisciplinary specialists. As part of a Magnet-designated organization, the department is committed to nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and exceptional patient care. The Christ Hospital Emergency Department has earned the prestigious ENA Lantern Award, recognizing excellence in emergency nursing practice, leadership, education, advocacy, and patient care. The department operates in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires exceptional clinical judgment, critical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to respond rapidly to complex patient needs.

About Us

For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.

Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility and safety.