Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Step Down unit on a day shift at Geauga Medical Center in Ohio. The role emphasizes safe, age-specific nursing care using the nursing process and relationship-based care.

Requirements include an RN license (Ohio or multi-state compact), BLS upon hire, and ACLS/PALS as needed by unit. A Diploma/ADN is required with BSN/MN preferred; experience in med-surg is desirable.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or ADN is required.
• BSN and/or MN are preferred.
• Ohio RN license (or Multi-State Compact) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process with relationship-based care.
• Delivers safe nursing care with appropriate technical skills.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care and operations.
• Develops professionally and contributes to nursing practice.
• Exhibits leadership to influence clinical and operational outcomes.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical equipment usage

Communication

Leadership

PHI compliance

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master in Nursing (MN)

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down (260005QP)

Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down - ( 260005QP )

A Brief Overview

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)
• (MN) Master 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)
• 1 year of RN experience required. Prior Med surg experience preferred
• This is a day shift role at Geauga Medical Center
• $8000 Sign On Bonus for external candidates with 1 year of RN experience
• 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.