Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Flex Unit - Days

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg Flex Unit on days. The role involves providing age-specific nursing care in a dynamic overflow unit with curtained spaces and changing patient flow.

You will participate in admissions, transfers, and unit readiness while delivering high-quality patient care. Requirements include ADN (BSN preferred) and RN licensure in Ohio or Multi-State Compact, with BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required based on unit standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice.
• Ability to use clinical equipment and monitor patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrate safe practices and clear communication.
• Collaborate to optimize patient care and operations.
• Support unit operations and professional practice.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Flex Unit - Days (260006QH)

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Flex Unit - Days - (260006QH)

A Brief Overview

This position is for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday day shift 7am-730pm.

The Flex Unit serves as an overflow unit and consists of curtained patient spaces with half walls rather than traditional private rooms. Nurses working on this unit will need to be comfortable in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where patient volume and operational needs can change quickly. At times, the team will be responsible for opening the unit and admitting patients, while at other times they will be preparing patients for transfer as the unit transitions toward closure.

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
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred)
• Master in Nursing (MN) (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 (i.e. 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)
• 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

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%