RN - Step Down - Nights

University Hospitals

Willoughby (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $8,000

Job summary

University Hospitals - UH Lake West is seeking an RN for the Step Down unit on night shifts. The 30-bed unit provides care for stable but critically ill patients across three pods. A sign-on bonus of $8,000 is offered for experienced RNs.

Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating with care teams to maintain efficient clinical operations. BSN or MN degree required; Ohio RN license and BLS required on hire.

Qualifications

Licensed RN in Ohio or Compact State (Required Upon Hire).
BLS required upon hire; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

Implements the nursing process delivering relationship-based care.
Demonstrates technical skills for safe practice and positive outcomes.
Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care and operations.
Develops professionally and contributes to nursing practice.
Exhibits leadership influencing clinical and operational results.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains PHI security and follows UH policies.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication

PHI compliance

Education

BSN (Required)

MN (Required)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description - RN - Step Down - Nights (260004GQ)

RN - Step Down - Nights - ( 260004GQ )

A Brief Overview
The UH Lake West Step Down Unit is a fast paced 30 bed unit that specializes in providing care to stable but critically ill patients of varying acuity. This unit is comprised of both private and semi-private rooms which are broken down into three Pods.

Sign on bonus of $8000 for experienced RN's

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

(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or
(MN) Master in Nursing (Required)

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