Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Observation
About The Position
UH Elyria Medical Center 9 Smythe is a 37-bed telemetry unit specializing in observation patients. Since patients admitted in observation status are expected to stay in the hospital for less than 24 hours, the unit can be fast-paced. The team describes itself as a family that works closely together to deliver excellent patient care. 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 involves relationship-based care, technical nursing practice, communication and collaboration, professional development, and leadership that supports positive clinical and operational outcomes. The position also requires compliance with organizational policies and standards and the secure handling of protected health information (PHI).
Requirements
- Diploma in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice.
- Proficiency using technical equipment to meet patient needs and 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) certification, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Master in Nursing (MN).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on unit clinical care standards.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification 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 that 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 practice of nursing.
- Demonstrate leadership that influences positive clinical and operational outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI).
Benefits
- Up to $4,000 in sign-on bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
