RN - Med Surg - Nights

University Hospitals

Willoughby (OH)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $8000 for experienced RNs

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for the Med Surg department, primarily for night shifts. The role involves providing care to patients using the nursing process and engaging effectively with a collaborative healthcare team.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher, along with nursing licensure in Ohio. The position comes with various demands, including physical requirements and the necessity to maintain high standards of patient health information security.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) with Ohio or Multi State Compact License required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required based on unit standards.

Responsibilities

Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
Demonstrate technical skills that ensure safe practice.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with the clinical team.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Technical equipment usage

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master in Nursing (MN)

Tools

Stethoscopes

Sphygmomanometers

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - RN Med Surg - Nights (260004YV)

RN Med Surg - Nights - (260004YV)

A Brief Overview

UH Lake West Acute Care Medical unit is made up of 45 beds unit. Currently we have private and semi‑private rooms on the 4th floor. Our team is made up of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants

Sign on Bonus for Experienced RN's is $8000

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

(BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required) or
(MN) Master in Nursing (Required)

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