RN Weekend - the Observation Unit

Summa Western Reserve Hospital•Akron, OH

49d•$34 - $53•Onsite

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. RN - 5E Observation Unit Weekends Only; work 24 hrs/week, paid 32 hrs/week; 7a-7:30p Summa Health System - Akron Campus Primary patient population: This is a med/surg unit with tele monitoring. Unit Size: 19-bed unit Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 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 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.

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
Per diem RN's must have at least one year recent experience in the area of practice.
Two years of related RN experience required for all float positions; for critical care, experience must include intensive and/or coronary care; for telemetry, experience must include telemetry
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, telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card.
Experienced critical care RNs and RNs hired as per diems in critical care, telemetry, PACU, and ED are expected to have ACLS certification upon hire. If not credentialed, they must obtain ACLS certification within six weeks of hire.
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversity.
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