RN - Med. Surgical​/Special Care Unit Nights

Job Description Job Summary

As nurses of Pomerene Hospital it is our responsibility to support the mission and role of Pomerene Hospital within the organization and out in the community at all times. Pomerene nurses will demonstrate a support of the hospital's mission, vision, values and strategic plan in a team-oriented environment. The nurse also performs all job duties in compliance with laws, regulations and in observance of accrediting agency standards and related professional organization standards.

Professionalism will be maintained throughout employment and includes physical appearance and behavioral presentation. The Registered Nurse assigned to the Med/Surg Unit will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, timely, effective, quality, age appropriate, culture appropriate, cost conscious, evidence based care while utilizing the nursing process and holistic patient care. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises patient care on an individualized basis, according to organizational policies and procedures.

As nurses we will provide clinical leadership for patient care. Within the level of the nurse's qualifications, may be assigned to work on other nursing units based on patient census and staffing needs.

• Moves throughout the facility as needed, appropriately assists in emergency drills and situations, and demonstrates the physical, clinical, and professional capacity to provide direct patient care as described in the tasks and duties of this position.
• Coordinates patient care as assigned, which includes assessing and interpreting patient care information and data.
• Provides appropriate patient and family education.
• Works cooperatively with unit staff, physicians and ancillary departments.
• Maintains high standards for professional nursing practice.
• Performs all tasks and duties of this position according to hospital and department policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values.
• Actively supports and encourages Primary Support Person (PSP) / Family involvement in patient’s care, with consent of patient. Includes PSP / family members in discussion of nursing plan of care, medications, consultations with physicians and discharge instructions. Encourages PSP / family member presence at the patient’s bedside and participation in the patient’s care.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
  - Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  - Preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio RN Licensure
  - Required.
• 1-3 Years Experience as an RN in a Healthcare/Medical Setting
  - Preferred.
• BLS, ACLS and NIHSS Certifications
  - Required (May obtain during the orientation period).
• PEARS Certification
  - Preferred (May obtain within the first 6 months of employment).

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Short Term Disability
• On-the-Job Training
• FSA
• 403(b)
• 403(b) Employer Matching
• Employee Discounts at Kinetic Fitness
• Employer Paid Certifications
• Paid Orientation Period
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Pet Insurance