RN PRN Inpatient Psych

University Hospitals; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Registered Nurse to provide age-specific, relationship-based nursing care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes safe practice, effective communication, collaboration, and leadership to influence clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities include implementing nursing care, utilizing technical skills, and maintaining PHI security. Requires RN license (Ohio or Compact), ADN or higher, and BLS at hire; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with Ohio license or Multi State Compact license required upon hire.
• ADN or higher nursing degree as listed in education section.
• BLS required upon hire; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and patient care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process by delivering relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery for safe practice and positive outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care and operations.
• Develops self and contributes to professional nursing practice.
• Provides leadership influencing clinical and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to policies and PHI requirements.

Skills

Nursing process

Communication

Relationship-based care

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

A Brief Overview

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

• Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or
• (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree 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. 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

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%