Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

University Hospitals•Westlake, OH

148d•Onsite

About The Position

UH St. John’s Emergency Department is a 24 bed, Level 3 Trauma Center. It features 2 trauma rooms and a super track area for lower acuity patients. The department is Stroke Certified and Chest Pain Accredited. The role provides safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them achieve optimal health status.

Requirements

Diploma in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Knowledge of nursing process and practice (Required proficiency)
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on clinical area standards.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on clinical area standards.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Abides by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.