Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Geriatrics
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
- Unit
- Geriatrics
Posted Jul 27
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
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- Similar OH staff roles post $33/hr to $46/hr
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450 W 10th Ave Columbus, OH Job Number: R151507 Posted Date: 7/27/2026 Type: Full time
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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.
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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.
11 East Rhodes is a 39-bed unit in the Acute Care Department. On 11 East Rhodes, we specialize in the care of the older adult population. Promoting the independence and health of our geriatric patients is our primary focus.
This requires virtual and hands on education which we provide to our staff, by concentrating on the specific issues the geriatric population can face when hospitalized. On our unit, nurses work directly with attending physicians to deliver optimal care in a team-centered environment. 11 East Rhodes is a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Our nursing practice is staff-driven through our Unit Leadership Committee and Evidence-Based Practice. Our team is passionate about staff development and advancement. We would love for you to join our team on 11 East Rhodes.
Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Requirements
- 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.
- 11 East Rhodes is a 39-bed unit in the Acute Care Department. On 11 East Rhodes, we specialize in the care of the older adult population. Promoting the independence and health of our geriatric patients is our primary focus. This requires virtual and hands on education which we provide to our staff, by concentrating on the specific issues the geriatric population can face when hospitalized. On our unit, nurses work directly with attending physicians to deliver optimal care in a team-centered environment. 11 East Rhodes is a wonderful place to learn and grow. Our nursing practice is staff-driven through our Unit Leadership Committee and Evidence-Based Practice. Our team is passionate about staff development and advancement. We would love for you to join our team on 11 East Rhodes.
- Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
- Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.
- Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
- The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Place
- City
- Columbus, OH
- Median rent
- $1,295/mo
- Local household income
- $66,082/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Columbus area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Columbus blends Short North gallery nights, German Village's brick-paved stoops, and Saturday scarlet flooding the country's largest campus. Living costs sit about 5% below the national index—so an RN paycheck at OhioHealth or Nationwide Children's actually covers a place in a neighborhood worth coming home to.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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