Registered Nurse (RN) Neurology Acute Care/Step Down
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on Lerner Tower 4, a 30-bed adult inpatient unit that primarily cares for neurology and neurosurgical patients. The newly remodeled unit also provides neuro intermediate care for patients with step-down acuity. The unit collaborates with the neuro ICU, with staff and management from both areas meeting frequently to address issues and improve processes and patient satisfaction. The role requires thorough knowledge of the nursing process and practice, use of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies, and a professional demeanor when responding to patients. The nurse must comply with organizational policies and standards, perform other duties as assigned, and follow requirements for protecting patient health information. Department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice.
- Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment, including stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.
- Minimum diploma or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio.
- 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
- Provide nursing care to neurology and neurosurgical patients, including patients with step-down acuity.
- Use technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Respond to patients with a professional demeanor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI).
Benefits
- Competitive rate plus $4.00 additional hourly pay.
- Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus for part-time employees.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Retirement and pension plan.
- Free parking for part-time and full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
