Registered Nurse Trauma Surgical ICU

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 20-bed Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU) provides care to critically ill and injured patients. The highly skilled medical and nursing staff assure that patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures benefit from the most advanced technologies and treatment options available in an environment of compassionate care. Learn more about the unit here: Trauma/Surgical 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
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.