Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Medical Surgical

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Specialty Medical Surgical floor. The role provides safe, patient-centered care on a 17-bed unit with Bariatric, general surgical and gender care procedures.

You will deliver the nursing process, use technical monitoring devices, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes. Required are a BSN or MN, Ohio or compact RN licensure upon hire, and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required for some units.

Qualifications

• BSN is required or MN.
• Ohio RN license upon hire or Multi-State Compact license.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSN

MN

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Medical Surgical (260009QU)

Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Medical Surgical - ( 260009QU )

A Brief Overview

2 Surgical is a 17 bed Surgical Acute Care floor that specializes in Bariatric, general Medical Surgical, Specialty surgeries and Gender Care patient surgeries.

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

• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or
• (MN) Master in Nursing (Required)

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

• 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%