RN 3S Comp-Med Stepdown

Equiliem; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a registered nurse for the 3S Comp-Med Stepdown unit in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on medical stepdown care for acute cardiac conditions with a dedicated stroke unit, requiring NIH stroke scale certification and Ohio license or compact eligibility.

Preferred candidates hold a BSN and have leadership experience, with a Diploma of Nursing required. The unit offers comprehensive patient care, infusion therapy, and close teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• RN must hold Ohio license or Compact.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age- and culturally specific patient care and education.
• Communicate effectively with peers and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and adaptability in a culturally diverse setting.
• Support unit staff with patient care activities and assist with care coordination.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Cultural competence

Confidentiality

Professional growth

Education

Diploma of Nursing

BSN

Job description

The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH, which promotes an ongoing partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to the American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Preferred Experience

• 1 year of Stepdown/Tele experience
• NIHHS - stroke certification
• Some form of leadership experience - Charge RN/Preceptor

Unit Description

3S Comp-Med Stepdown:

• The Medical-Surgical Stepdown/3 South unit is a 29-bed medical stepdown unit specializing in the care of patients diagnosed with acute MI, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, CHF, and other low-risk cardiac/chest pain diagnoses.
• The unit offers general medical services to all types of patients requiring cardiac monitoring including cardiology, renal, endocrinology, general medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and oncology.
• Staff on this unit undergo special training and education regarding non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (Bi-PAP, C-PAP, and A-PAP).
• They also provide infusion therapy, transfusions, injections, and central line care.
• Patient care assistants on this unit provide support with ADLs, POC glucose testing, and 12 Lead EKGs.
• 3 South is a dedicated stroke unit and all RNs are NIH stroke scale certified.

Required Skills & Experience

• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication, and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

Required Education

• Diploma of Nursing

Preferred Education

• BSN

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Ohio RN License or Compact
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• ACLs (American Heart Assoc.)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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