RN, Observation Unit

Summa Health

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 46,494 - 73,012

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Job summary

Summa Health in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for 24 hours per week, primarily working from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care based on professional nursing principles, coordinating care, and interacting with patients and families.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or be an Associate’s graduate who commits to obtaining a BSN. A current Ohio nursing license and Basic Life Support certification are required, with experience in clinical settings preferred.

Qualifications

Requires at least one year of recent RN experience in practice area.
Ability to handle and lift patients, and stand for extended periods.
Expected to maintain relevant certifications for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care guided by nursing theory and principles.
Coordinate and delegate nursing care while managing resources.
Interact effectively with diverse populations of patients.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current license to practice registered nursing in Ohio

Job description

Part Time, 24 Hours/Week, 7p-7:30a

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third‑party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho‑social sciences, the RN uses judgement supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. The RN provides, coordinates, and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the families 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 that is 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 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.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, and many other benefits.