Registered Nurse; RN Foley ElderHealth Center

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Foley Elder Health Center (260004IK)

The UH Foley Elder Health Center was developed to address the needs of the elderly. It provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of elderly persons with physical, psychological, and social problems, with a strong emphasis on cognitive function and specific ability to carry out the activities of daily living.

At University Hospitals, nurses are at the heart of patient care. You’ll care for patients across the full lifespan while combining compassion, clinical expertise, and advanced skills to make a meaningful impact every day.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support you both personally and professionally, including:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement and pension plan
• Tuition assistance available

• 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.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• 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.

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices). Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.

1 year of RN experience required

Inpatient acute care experience and/or ambulatory outpatient experience preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License Upon Hire (Required)

Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation