Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Oncology / MICU Stepdown (New Grad)

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 includes delivering relationship-based care, applying technical skills safely, communicating and collaborating effectively, developing professionally, contributing to nursing practice, demonstrating leadership, and supporting the hospital’s mission and values. The position is based in Seidman Cancer Center 6 at UH Cleveland Medical Center, a 30-bed surgical oncology/MICU stepdown unit. Twenty-four beds serve patients with gynecologic cancers, pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedures, brachytherapy treatment, breast and plastic surgery needs, and telemetry monitoring. Six designated beds provide MICU stepdown care for patients with complex respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, and metabolic conditions. New graduates are supported through a Nurse Residency Program to assist with transition to practice. The employer describes its culture as nurse-focused, supportive, and education-focused, and identifies the hospital as an academic/teaching hospital and Magnet Recognized.

Requirements

Diploma in nursing, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered. If selected, an employment offer may be contingent on obtaining the license within the timeframe discussed at offer acceptance.
Current BLS Provider Certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Education and degree verification is required after receiving a job offer.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Prior experience on a related unit or specialty through a practicum, internship, or work as an STNA, PCNA, or NAII is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
Deliver effective, relationship-based nursing care.
Demonstrate technical skills that support 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.
Demonstrate leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Display the mission and values of the hospital.