New Grad RN (Stepdown)

University Hospitals•Beachwood, OH

About The Position

The Ahuja Medical Center Step Down Unit is a 22-bed telemetry unit caring for cardiac, medical, surgical, and neurological patients. Patients may have CHF, pneumonia, diabetes, or post-CVA needs; require neurological or postoperative care; or be recovering after cardiac catheterization, carotid endarterectomy, myocardial infarction, pacemaker or defibrillator placement. The unit also cares for patients with sepsis and other medical or surgical needs. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 4:1 on days and generally 5:1 at night. The nurse provides safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health. The role delivers relationship-based care, uses technical skills to support safe practice and positive outcomes, communicates and collaborates effectively, contributes to professional nursing practice, demonstrates leadership, and reflects the hospital’s mission and values. New graduate nurses receive support through a Nurse Residency Program to assist with the transition to practice. An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered; an offer may be contingent on obtaining licensure within the timeframe discussed at offer acceptance. Current American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification must be obtained during Nursing Orientation. Education and degree verification will be required after a job offer.

Requirements

Diploma in nursing, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
Current BLS Provider Certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
An Ohio RN license is not required at the time of consideration; selected candidates may receive an offer contingent on obtaining an RN license within the timeframe discussed at offer acceptance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Prior experience on a related unit or specialty through a practicum, internship, or work as an STNA, PCNA, or NAII is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
Demonstrate technical skills that support safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develop professionally and contribute to the practice of nursing.
Demonstrate leadership that influences clinical and operational outcomes.
Reflect the hospital’s mission and values.