Registered Nurse Neurosurgical ICU - Weekender

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

15d

About The Position

The NSU specializes in the care of critically ill patients with neurological injuries and/or disorders. We are a comprehensive stoke center, as well as Level 1 Trauma. We continually strive for zero harm with our patients, and adjust our practices to achieve best outcomes by reducing infection rates. Find out more about our unit in the link below: Neuro Science Unit (Neuro ICU) At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and professional integrity.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.
1 year of RN experience required
Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License Upon Hire (Required)
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

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.