Registered Nurse - Step Down - Nights

University Hospitals

Beachwood (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Step Down Unit. This role focuses on providing care for cardiac patients post-procedure in a 16-bed intermediate care setting. Responsibilities include implementing the nursing process, demonstrating technical skills, and collaborating for optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must possess a Registered Nurse license in Ohio and BLS certification. The position requires physical demands including frequent lifting and carrying. Opportunities for career development are available.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on clinical standards.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on clinical standards.

Responsibilities

Implement the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care.
Demonstrate technical skills in care delivery resulting in safe practice.
Communicate clearly and collaborate to optimize patient care.
Develop self and contribute to professional nursing practice.
Display leadership influence for optimal clinical outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing process and practice

Technical equipment proficiency

Education

Diploma in Nursing or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master in Nursing

Tools

Stethoscopes

Thermometers

Sphygmomanometers

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Registered Nurse — Step Down — Nights (260004PN)

Job Description - Registered Nurse - Step Down - Nights (260004PN)

A Brief Overview

The Ahuja SDU is a 16-bed surgical and medical intermediate care floor. We care for patients with complex medical and surgical needs who have downgraded from a critical need but still need close monitoring. The team consists of highly skilled nurses, providers, advanced practice nurses, patient care assistants, and other ancillary staff who are dedicated to caring for patients and families. Our Step Down nurses are trained to care for cardiac patients post procedure, such as post‑heart cath, post ablation, and post cath with TR band. The team strives to provide the highest quality of care to our patients and families. Nurse‑to‑patient ratio is 1 to 4.

Common Diagnoses

Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Pre/Post heart cath, and Ablations, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, STEMI, Sepsis, Renal Failure, Respiratory Failure, Gastric bleeding, Overdose, and Alcohol Withdrawal.

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.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.

Physical Demands