REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - OBSERVATION

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

No rotating shifts

Job summary

Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 1DOU observation unit. The role supports telemetry and med/surg patients on a fast-paced unit, with a 24-48 hour observation window and potential inpatient stays of up to 3 days.

New grads are welcome. The unit emphasizes nursing skill development, teamwork, and high-quality patient care, with a focus on patient teaching and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current licensure.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, and direct patient care following nursing process and physician orders.
• Serve as liaison between physicians, patients, and families.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel and participate in department committees.
• Care for patients across age groups according to developmental and psycho-social needs.

Skills

Nursing

Telemetry

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

CPR

BLS

Job description

• Schedule, Shift, Hours FULL-TIME , Nights , 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!

Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

REGISTERED NURSE OBSERVATION

1DOU is a 30 bed observation unit with mostly telemetry and med/surg type patients. Most patients are on the floor for 24-48 hours for observation, or up to 3 days if admitted inpatient. A fast-paced unit, 1DOU has many admissions and discharges every day. They welcome new grads to their unit, and it is a great place to solidify nursing skills.

POSITION SUMMARY

A professional caregiver who plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. They act as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. Theyassist in the orientation process of new personnel, and may participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.

Required length of experience

New grads welcome to apply.

Required licensure, certification, and/or registry

Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
CPR, BLS required.