RN - PRN - Acute Care for the Elderly Unit

Summa Health

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Job summary

Summa Health in Cleveland is seeking a full-time RN for the 6W Acute Care for the Elderly Unit, offering a competitive salary range of $33.75 - $53.00 per hour. The RN will provide essential care for geriatric patients, managing their health needs effectively.

This role requires a BSN and the ability to handle physical demands including significant lifting. Candidates should possess strong competencies in nursing and excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient populations. Summa Health offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

Must be licensed to practice registered nursing in Ohio.
Recent experience in acute care preferred.
Ability for heavy lifting and physical demands.

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates nursing care for geriatric patients.
Follows evidence and nursing theory in care delivery.
Manages resources in patient care.

Skills

Full range of body motion

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Ability to interact with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate’s degree nursing

Job description

RN – 6W Acute Care for the Elderly Unit

Summa Health System – Akron Campus

Full‑Time, 36 hrs/week, 7p‑7:30a, every other weekend/holiday

Primary patient population: This unit primarily provides care to geriatric patients who require inpatient acute care needs or need close observation and testing.

Unit Size: 28‑bed unit

Target Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 (subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs)

Highlights

$5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends
12‑month nurse residency program for new grads

Summary

Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho‑social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family 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 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 working 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.).
Population Specific Competency:
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.

Benefits

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