Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg & Step Down Units

University Hospitals•Ravenna, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At UH Portage Medical Center, nursing is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact close to home. We're seeking Registered Nurses to join our night shift teams in Medical / Surgical and Stepdown, where you'll provide exceptional patient care while working alongside a dedicated care team. As a member of our nursing team, you'll collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care and continuous professional growth. Our strong ties to the community drive us to build lasting relationships with patients and families, treating them with the same care and respect we would our own neighbors.

Requirements

Diploma in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)
1 year of RN experience required
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) or obtained within nursing orientation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Master in Nursing (Preferred)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.

Responsibilities

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.