RN - FT - CARDIAC PCU

Summa Health•Akron, OH

59d•$33 - $52

About The Position

Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health. Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. RN - 5W Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Primary patient population: This unit specializes in congestive heart failure. Unit Size: 32-bed unit Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 to 1:5 subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs Highlights: $5/hr shift differential for nights; $1/hr for weekends 12-month nurse residency program for new grads Eligible for the Frontline Force Hire-On Incentive - up to $25,000 for experienced nurses and $15,000 for new grad nurses

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Applicants with an Associate's degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment
Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
PRN RN's must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.
One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.
Additional related previous experience and/or preparation maybe required for specialty units.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
Maintains current Basic Life Support certification
All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card.
Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.
Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.).
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity
Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

Responsibilities

Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care
Manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community
Attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health