Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Med-Surg/Step Down

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare institution where compassion meets advanced medical knowledge. As a Registered Nurse in the Medical Cardiology unit, you'll provide exceptional care to high-risk cardiac patients, utilizing your expertise and technical skills. This role offers a supportive environment where colleagues uplift one another, ensuring a collaborative approach to patient care. With a focus on professional integrity and continuous learning, you'll thrive in a dynamic setting that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and advancing your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Maintains Protected Health Information (PHI) securely.

Skills

Nursing Process

Technical Equipment Usage

Patient Care

Professional Demeanor

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Stethoscopes

Thermometers

Sphygmomanometers

Electronic Monitoring Devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Med-Surg/Step Down (240007UW)

Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Med-Surg/Step Down - (240007UW)

At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills, and professional integrity.

Lerner Tower 5 is a Medical Cardiology unit that cares for high-risk cardiac conditions. We are a 30 bed unit and our employees pick each other up both personally and professionally each and every shift. Common diagnoses include: Fluid Volume Overload, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Atrial fibrillation, GI Bleed from anticoagulation, Acute on Chronic Heart Failure.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Position Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices). Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.

1 year of RN experience required.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from an accredited program.

License Requirements:

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License Upon Hire. Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.