New Grad RN (Trauma Acute Care)

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Residency Program

Free parking for full-time caregivers

Competitive wages

Hourly rate increases for Cleveland Medical Center

Loan Repayment Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a nursing professional for a 30-bed Trauma Unit in Cleveland, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to care for trauma patients across various specialties while implementing nursing processes focused on patient safety and health. Candidates must have an RN diploma or nursing degree and possess effective communication skills, leadership qualities, and technical nursing expertise. Benefits include a Nurse Residency Program, tuition assistance, and loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• Provides safe and efficient age-specific nursing care to patients.
• Implements nursing processes effectively to optimize patient health.
• Demonstrates leadership and contributes to nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care that results in safe practices.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate to improve patient care.
• Lead efforts to enhance clinical and operational outcomes.

Skills

Effective relationship-based nursing care

Clear communication

Leadership in clinical settings

Technical nursing skills

Education

Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Tower 8 is a 30 bed Trauma Unit in the Level 1 Trauma Center on Cleveland’s Eastside. Our patients include Trauma Activations – from the ED, PACU after surgery, the TSICU, and also transfers from other hospitals. Trauma impacts any age or body system. This allows for exposure to multiple specialties besides trauma including ortho, neuro, geriatric, and thoracic for example. Common Diagnoses Include Gunshot wounds, Motor Vehicle Collisions, Assaults, Falls, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Bone Fractures.

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• Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice
• Free parking for full-time caregivers
• Competitive wages
• Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour
• Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans
• Tuition Assistance for future educational loans

Position Requirements

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. Dimensions are:

• Implements 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
• Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Education Requirements

• Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program

License & Certification Requirements

• An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.
• Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.

Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred