At Good Samaritan Hospital, we specialize in compassionate care that goes beyond treating symptoms—it’s about improving lives. Our Renal Urology Unit is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join a team that provides expert care to patients with kidney and urological conditions. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a specialized environment, this role offers an opportunity to lead, support, and grow in a dynamic field.

Imagine stepping onto the Renal Urology Unit, where each patient you encounter has a unique story—a story you’ll help shape. From managing chronic kidney disease and preparing patients for dialysis to post-operative care for those recovering from urological surgeries, you’ll be at the heart of their treatment and recovery journey.

As an RN in this unit, your clinical skills will be put to the test in a highly specialized environment, where patients rely on your expertise to manage delicate conditions such as kidney stones, bladder issues, and complex renal failure. Each day, you’ll monitor fluid balances, assess lab results, manage catheters, and collaborate with nephrologists and urologists to create customized care plans. But beyond the technical side, you’ll provide the emotional support patients need as they navigate these difficult and often lifelong conditions.

Your work won’t stop at patient bedsides. You’ll educate patients and families on their treatment options, help them manage lifestyle changes, and empower them to take control of their health. Whether it’s guiding a newly diagnosed patient through the process of managing chronic kidney disease or supporting a post-surgical patient with recovery, your compassion and expertise will be key to helping them feel confident in their care.

In the Renal Urology Unit, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and shared knowledge. The complexity of renal and urological conditions requires the entire care team to work together, and your voice will be crucial in ensuring the best outcomes for patients.

Minimum Job Requirements:
   * Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.  New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.  New and recent nursing graduates are welcome to apply. 
   * BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).  Registered Nurse with valid license in OH.  Preferred membership in related professional organization
   * Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care 
needs at various stages of the life cycle
   * Up to 1 year Clinical in Nursing experience

Job Responsibilities:

Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family.  Completes initial assessment tool.  Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines.  Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.

Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes.  Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways.  Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs.  Develops both short and long term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning.  Communicates plan of care to others.

Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders.

Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes.  Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching.  Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed.  Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.

Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice.  Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects.  Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.

Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and department changes.

Other Related Information:

   * Sign-on Bonus for external qualified candidates only (one-year work commitment)
 

At Good Samaritan Hospital, we believe in supporting our nurses with continuous learning opportunities, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to advance in your career. In the Renal Urology Unit, you’ll work with a multidisciplinary team and have access to ongoing education in the latest treatment protocols. You’ll be part of a unit that not only saves lives but improves the quality of life for patients facing long-term conditions.

This is more than just a job. It’s a chance to make a real impact on your patients’ lives while building your expertise in renal and urological nursing. Join us, and become part of a team that values compassion, precision, and patient-centered care.

Working Conditions
Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Consistently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

 

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