New Grad RN (Acute Care of The Elderly)

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

20d

About The Position

Lakeside 20 is an Age Friendly Unit that participates in ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly) rounds on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Age Friendly health systems focus on how to better the support for the needs of older adults. We see many different patient diagnoses including: liver disease, renal disease, pneumonia, CHF, GI bleed, hemodialysis, COPD, ESRD, asthma, sepsis, falls, placement. Why choose UH as a New Grad RN? Academic/Teaching Hospital Nurse focused Supportive & education focused culture Magnet Recognized Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition to Practice Free parking for full-time caregivers Competitive wages Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour Comprehensive benefits

Requirements

Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program
An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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
Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.