RN PRN - Med Surg

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Geauga Medical Center in Ohio is seeking an RN PRN for Med Surg to provide safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process.

The role requires at least 1 year RN experience, OH license, and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required per unit. Strong communication and collaboration are essential for optimal patient care and PHI safety.

Qualifications

• RN knowledge of nursing process and practice.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in med-surg.
• Active OH RN license or multi-state compact.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process with relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills and safe practice for positive outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care.
• Develops professionally and contributes to nursing practice.

Skills

RN experience

Med Surg experience

Nursing process

Communication

Education

ADN

Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Job description

Job Description - RN PRN - Med Surg (260006U4)

RN PRN - Med Surg - ( 260006U4 )

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.

This is a PRN - RN - med surg position at Geauga Medical Center.

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)
• 1 year of RN experience
• Med surg experience strongly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) or obtained during nursing orientation
• 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.