Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down and Med Surg Flex

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse for Step Down and Med Surg Flex (2 West - Step Down and 1 South - Med Surg). This full-time, night-shift role requires an Ohio RN license and offers a sign-on bonus for external candidates with 1 year of RN experience.

You will deliver care using the nursing process and collaborate with the care team. The position emphasizes leadership, professional development, and adherence to PHI and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying the nursing process to patient care.
• Able to operate clinical equipment (stethoscope, thermometers, sphygmomanometer, monitoring devices).
• Requires 1 year of RN experience; med-surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver relationship-based nursing care and apply the nursing process.
• Demonstrate clinical skills to ensure safe practice and positive outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient care.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Technical equipment use

RN experience

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

MN preferred

Licensure in Ohio or compact

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down and Med Surg Flex (2500082R)

Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down and Med Surg Flex - ( 2500082R )

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 RN experience required. Med surg experience preferred.
• This will be a flex position between 2 West - Step Down and 1 South - Med Surg.
• $8000 Sign On Bonus for external candidates with 1 year of RN experience.
• This is a full time, night shift role.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) or during nursing orientation
• 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.