Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down

University Hospitals•Ravenna, OH

About The Position

Provides safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. The role delivers relationship-based nursing care, applies technical skills to support safe practice and positive outcomes, communicates and collaborates to optimize patient care and clinical operations, contributes to the professional practice of nursing, and displays leadership that supports clinical and operational outcomes. The position also includes other assigned duties and compliance with applicable policies and standards. Department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation. The nurse must follow requirements for the safe and secure handling of patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures. This is a part-time position. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates with one year of RN experience.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience.
Diploma in Nursing from an accredited program or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice.
Proficiency using a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and provide prescribed clinical therapies, such as stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.
Registered Nurse (RN) Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact License, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS), required upon hire or to be obtained within nursing orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Master in Nursing (MN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit clinical care standards.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required depending on unit clinical care standards.

Responsibilities

Implement the nursing process by delivering effective, relationship-based nursing care.
Demonstrate technical skills in care delivery to support safe practice and positive patient outcomes.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develop professionally and contribute to the professional practice of nursing.
Display leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards, including requirements for the safe and secure handling of Protected Health Information.