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University Hospitals

RN - Rotating shifts - Stepdown

University Hospitals, Chardon, Ohio, United States, 44024


The UH Lake West Step Down Unit is a fast paced 30 bed unit that specializes in providing care to stable but critically ill patients of varying acuity. This unit is comprised of both private and semi-private rooms which are broken down into three Pods.

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Sign on bonus of $8000 for experienced RN's and $3000 for new grads

Position Summary

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Essential FunctionsImplements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.Required For All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications:Qualifications

Education

Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing or(ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing Required(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred(MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing PreferredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of nursing process and practice. RequiredUses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. RequiredLicenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required andBasic Life Support (BLS) RequiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards.Physical Demands

Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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