RN PRN Medical Surgical Observation

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Parma is seeking an RN PRN for the Medical Surgical Observation unit. The 18-bed unit operates with patient ratios of 1:4-6, handling chest pain, nausea, confusion, and various acute conditions.

This role delivers age-specific nursing care using the nursing process and collaborates across disciplines to ensure safe, efficient care. Responsibilities include implementing the nursing process, applying clinical skills, communicating effectively, and contributing to professional

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license for Ohio or Multi-State Compact at hire.
• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing program; ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in Med/Surg/Tele Observation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process by delivering relationship based care.
• Demonstrates competent clinical skills and safe practice.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care.
• Develops professionally and contributes to nursing practice.
• Supports leadership to influence clinical and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned; adheres to PHI and UH policies.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description - RN PRN Medical Surgical Observation (260006P5)

RN PRN Medical Surgical Observation - ( 260006P5 )

A Brief Overview

UH Parma 3 Medical is an 18 bed unit. Patient ratio is 1:4-6. This is a Med Surg and Tele Observation unit. Many diagnoses; chest pain, nausea/vomiting, confusion, fall, stroke like symptoms, UTI, weakness, dizziness etc.Our unit has a broad range of experiences and age group of staff members with all different backgrounds. we see many different diagnoses and we have fast turnover with our patients.

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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%