RN - Step Down - Nights
About The Position
The UH Lake West Step Down Unit is a fast-paced, 30-bed unit providing care to stable but critically ill patients with varying acuity. It includes private and semi-private rooms organized into three pods. The Registered Nurse 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. The role delivers relationship-based care, applies technical skills safely, communicates and collaborates effectively, contributes to the professional practice of nursing, and demonstrates leadership to support clinical and operational outcomes. The nurse must comply with organizational policies and standards and safely protect patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). Additional duties may be assigned, and department-specific responsibilities are provided during orientation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Master in Nursing (MN).
- Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice.
- Proficiency using a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies, including stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio and/or a Multi State Compact License, required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required upon hire.
- Ability to meet the unit’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Travel requirement listed as 10%25.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on the unit’s clinical care standards.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required depending on the unit’s clinical care standards.
Responsibilities
- Implement the nursing process by delivering effective, relationship-based nursing care.
- Demonstrate technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive patient-care 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 and comply with all policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Sign-on bonus of up to $8,000 for experienced RNs
- Enhanced paid time off for candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement and pension plans
- Tuition reimbursement after six months
- Career ladder and advancement opportunities
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
