Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 5 - Part Time - Days

University Hospitals

Beachwood (OH)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Med/Surg 5 unit on a part-time day schedule. The 5th floor is a 36-bed medical/surgical unit with cardiac monitoring and private rooms; care extends to patients aged 18 to 100+.

You will use the nursing process to deliver patient-centered care and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. The role requires an Ohio RN license (or compact), BLS on hire, and unit-specific ACLS/PALS as needed.

Qualifications

Ohio RN license or Multi-State Compact required upon hire.
BLS certification required upon hire.
ACLS and PALS may be required depending on unit standards.
Experience with common Med/Surg diagnoses and patient care plans.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care using the nursing process to achieve patient outcomes.
Collaborate with the care team to optimize clinical operations.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients and families.
Participate in ongoing professional practice and leadership activities.

Skills

Nursing process

Vital sign monitoring

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Stethoscope

Patient monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 5 - Part Time - Days (260004VQ)

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 5 - Part Time - Days - ( 260004VQ )

A Brief Overview

Ahuja 5 th floor is a 36 bed medical/surgical unit, in which all beds have cardiac monitoring capability. It is comprised of all private rooms. Our patients range from 18 years old to 100+. On the 5 th floor, an interdisciplinary approach is used to provide safe, patient/centered quality care to those we care for, assisting in returning the patient to his or her optimal potential. The unit is staffed by a Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RN’s, LPN’s, PCA’s and Clerical Associates. We work along-side the hospitalist team, community providers as well as many of the hospitals Nurse Practitioners and Physicians assistants. We also have a night shift nurse practitioner and surgical app on most evening shifts. We work well with other hospital departments to provide the best possible care to our patients.

Common Diagnoses

COPD, Heart failure, Stroke, Pneumonia, Asthma/Bronchitis, Urinary Tract Infection, Chronic Renal Failure, Dehydration, Diabetes Mellitus, Cellulitis, Decubitus Ulcers, Wound Infections, Hospice Symptom Management and Gastrointestinal Problems

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.

What You Will Do

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.

Additional Responsibilities

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.

Education

Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or
(ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
(MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands