Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down - Days

University Hospitals

Willoughby (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health benefits

Career ladder

Job summary

University Hospitals in Willoughby, OH is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Step Down - Days unit. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to stable yet critically ill patients using the nursing process and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

This fast-paced unit offers a sign-on bonus up to $8,000 for experienced RNs, robust benefits including tuition reimbursement after six months, retirement plans, and a defined career ladder. Full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

Requires Ohio RN license (or Multi-State) at hire.
Diploma in Nursing or equivalent required; BSN preferred.
ACLS/PALS may be required per unit; BLS must be current.

Responsibilities

Provides age-specific nursing care using the nursing process.
Demonstrates clinical skills to ensure safe practice and positive outcomes.
Communicates effectively and collaborates with the care team.
Engages in professional development and leadership at the unit level.
Performs other duties and adheres to PHI and UH policies.

Skills

Nursing process proficiency

Patient care planning

Technical nursing skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing

ADN

BSN

Tools

Vital signs monitors

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down - Days (260008XK)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down - Days - ( 260008XK )

A Brief Overview

The UH Lake West Step Down Unit is a fast paced 30 bed unit that specializes in providing care to stable but critically ill patients of varying acuity. This unit is comprised of both private and semi-private rooms which are broken down into three Pods.

When you join UH, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally:

Competitive hourly pay
Up to $8,000 sign on bonus for experienced RN's
Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement and pension plans
Tuition reimbursement after six months
Career ladder and advancement opportunities
Free parking

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)

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