Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Step Down

University Hospitals

Westlake (OH)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) PRN for the CV Stepdown Unit. The 20-bed unit provides care for cardiac, vascular and intermediary level patients, including respiratory and neurology cases.

You will deliver age-specific nursing care using the nursing process, collaborate with the team to ensure safe, efficient operations, maintain PHI, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

RN license in Ohio or Multi-State Compact (Required Upon Hire).
Basic Life Support (BLS) required Upon Hire.
ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit standards.

Responsibilities

Implements the nursing process delivering relationship-based care.
Demonstrates technical skills to ensure safe practice and positive outcomes.
Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care and operations.
Develops self and contributes to professional nursing practice.
Exhibits leadership influencing clinical and operational results.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Clinical assessment skills

Communication/ collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Step Down (260002G1)

Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Step Down - ( 260002G1 )

A Brief Overview
The CV Stepdown Unit is a 20 private bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients that are Cardiac, vascular and all other intermediate level of care patients, such as respiratory, neurology, and sepsis.

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)

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