RN - FT - Medical Unit

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 46,494 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 4 North Medical Unit. This full-time position will engage in caring for a blended acuity patient population focused on cardiac telemetry. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) and at least one year of clinical experience. The role offers a collaborative team environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive health benefits including life insurance and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Must hold a current license to practice registered nursing in Ohio.
• PRN RNs need at least one year of recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care for patients in a medical unit.
• Coordinate and delegate nursing care as needed.
• Manage resources in delivering care.

Skills

Patient care

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS)

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

RN 4 North Medical Unit

FT-36HRS/WK - 7P-7:30A

Summa Health Systems - Akron Camp

Primary Patient Population: Medical Unit - Blended acuity patient population; focused on cardiac telemetry

Unit Size: 30-bed unit

Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 (subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs)

Highlights

• Collaborative team environment
• $5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends
• 12-month nurse residency program for new grads

Summary

Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.

Formal Education Required

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Applicants with an Associate’s degree will be considered but are required to obtain a BSN within three (3) years of employment.

• Graduate of a program of professional nursing accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio

Experience and Training Required

• PRN RN’s must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.
• One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.
• Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support certification. All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.

Population Specific Competency

• Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e., PALS, NIH, Non-Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.).
• Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity.

Level of Physical Demands

• Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$33.75/hr - $53.00/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Benefits

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay