Weekender Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Trauma Acute Care Unit
About The Position
The Weekender Registered Nurse works in Lerner Tower 6, a 30-bed adult surgical inpatient unit caring for orthopedic, neurological spine, surgery, and trauma patients. The unit is recognized for care of Total Joint Replacement patients and as a Center of Excellence for spine patients, including the travel program. Weekender nurses are required to work two 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday. In return, they receive 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for those shifts. Weekender employees qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits, while eligibility for other benefits is at part-time levels. The nurse uses nursing knowledge and a variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and provide prescribed medical therapies, and demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients. The role requires an Ohio RN license and current American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification, which must be obtained during Nursing Orientation. A minimum of a diploma or associate degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice.
- Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and provide prescribed medical therapies.
- Diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio.
- Current American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification; must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
- Work two 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to orthopedic, neurological spine, surgery, and trauma patients.
- Use nursing knowledge and the nursing process in practice.
- Use technical equipment to meet patient needs and provide prescribed medical therapies.
- Respond to patients with a professional demeanor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with applicable policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI).
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling options
- Retirement and pension plan
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
- Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus for part-time employees
- 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for Weekender shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
