Registered Nurse- Clinical Decision Unit

Registered Nurse – Observation Unit/ Clinical Decision Unit

Requisition

Location:

Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Job Type: Part‑
Time
-Nights- 6:30 pm-7:00 am

Sign‑On Bonus:$2,500

Tri Health is committed to supporting nurses in delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care grounded in teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassion. In the Observation Unit(also known as CDU), you will care for patients requiring short‑term monitoring and evaluation. As a Registered Nurse, you'll apply the full nursing process, collaborate with providers, and help guide patients and their families through fast‑paced clinical decisions. Your role directly influences patient flow, safety, and outcomes.

Stepping into the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) at Bethesda North Hospital, you will find a dedicated team that provides thoughtful, high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients, adhering to Medicare guidelines. This 35-bed unit is a hub for patients requiring further diagnostic testing and treatments, including medical, pre/post-surgical, and cardiac interventions. Every moment counts here, as the team focuses on efficient care delivery, seamless teamwork, and close monitoring of each patient’s progress.

For nurses joining theCDU, the journey begins with a warm welcome and a comprehensive orientation experience. Your first week includes corporate orientation, followed by personalized one‑on‑one onboarding with the Nurse Manager or Educator. This ensures every new team member feels supported and ready to start hands‑on training with a preceptor. Unit orientation is tailored to individual experience levels, spanning 4-8 weeks of in‑depth, competency‑based training.

Nurses gain expertise through NIHSS certifications, ACLS/BLS training, ECG/telemetry skills, SIM code readiness exercises, and immersive shadowing opportunities. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced RN, theCDUfosters professional growth through robust support, teamwork, and continuous learning. The unit operates on a 6‑week scheduling cycle, including every third weekend and holiday rotations (A, B,

C). Flexible options like weekend programs and PRN/Optional scheduling provide a supportive work‑life balance. Nurses and Acute Care Technicians (ACTs) collaborate closely, This teamwork ensures compassionate, safe, and attentive care for every patient. What makes theCDUtruly unique? It's the culture of