Registered Nurse Critical Care

Southwest General•Middleburg Heights, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest General Health Center is a 354-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years! The CC-E unit is a 24-bed critical care unit caring for both medical and surgical critical patients. This position involves planning, providing, and directing patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. The nurse acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. They may also assist in the orientation process of new personnel and participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.
Previous experience in specific nursing area strongly preferred.
Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
CPR, BLS, ACLS required.

Nice To Haves

Experienced nurses are usually suited best for these openings.
The department is rarely able to take new grads.

Responsibilities

Plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders.
Acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family.
Collaborates with other health care members.
Assists in the orientation process of new personnel.
May participate in health center and department committees.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.