Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Stepdown

Southwest General•Middleburg Heights, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest General Health Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 32-bed 3E medical/surgical stepdown unit. The unit cares for a variety of older adult patients with needs ranging from ambulatory care to complete care; patient acuity is generally moderate. New graduates are welcome, and the unit offers an opportunity to solidify nursing skills. The position has no call or rotating shifts. The nurse plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching using the nursing process, patient care standards, and physician orders. The nurse serves as a liaison among physicians, patients, and families, and collaborates with other health care team members. The role also assists with orienting new personnel and may participate in health center and department committees. The nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care based on chronological age, developmental age, and/or psychosocial maturity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
Current CPR and BLS certification.
ACLS certification required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Medical/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, and direct patient care and teaching using the nursing process, patient care standards, and physician orders.
Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families.
Collaborate with other health care team members.
Assist in orienting new personnel.
May participate in health center and department committees.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ chronological age, developmental age, and/or psychosocial maturity.