RN Step Down

University Hospitals • Westlake, OH

75d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred)
• Knowledge of nursing process and practice (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (Required proficiency)
• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Annual training on the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree