Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

University Hospitals•Westlake, OH

148d

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 is in UH St. John’s Emergency Department, a 24-bed Level 3 Trauma Center with two trauma rooms and a super track area for lower-acuity patients. The department is Stroke Certified and Chest Pain Accredited. The position is 30 hours per week, scheduled as three 10-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Diploma in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio and/or a Multi-State Compact license, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required upon hire.
Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice.
Proficiency using technical equipment to meet patient needs and provide prescribed clinical therapies, such as stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Master in Nursing (MN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), which may be required based on unit clinical care standards.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), which may be required based 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.
Display leadership that influences clinical and operational outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with applicable policies and standards, including requirements for the safe and secure handling of Protected Health Information (PHI).