Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic Acute Care/Step Down Unit - Weekender

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lerner Tower 3 is a 30-bed adult telemetry unit serving primarily post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Six of the 30 beds can provide care for medical or surgical stepdown unit care. This is a Weekender position, requiring individuals to work two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday. In return for this commitment, Weekenders will be compensated at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for these shifts. Individuals in Weekender roles qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits, whereas eligibility for all other benefits is at part-time levels. At University Hospitals, nurses are front-line caregivers who expertly blend compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills, and professional integrity.

Requirements

1 year of RN experience required
Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation
Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities.
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Use of a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (e.g., Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices).
Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.