Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

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Job Description - Registered Nurse Medical Surgical (25000

AQY)

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical - ( 25000

AQY )

Since opening in 1981, University Hospitals St. John Medical Center has remained committed to providing the residents of western Cuyahoga and eastern Lorain counties with high quality healthcare. This non-profit, acute care hospital is a 190-bed full-service facility, offering comprehensive medical and surgical care for children and adults. Experienced and New Grad RNs welcome! Various Units/Shifts available (Days/Nights/Evenings). Sign on Bonuses offered up to $8,000

3 North: 3 North is made up of 30 private telemetry beds. 3 North is 30 inpatient beds which is unique to our Medicare Designated Hospital setting. Being the largest inpatient unit at UH St. John, we care for higher acuity patients and have a longer length of stay.

• UH St John Medical Ortho - The Orthopedic, Spine, and Surgical Department is a 26-bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgery.
• WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? The unit was remodeled in 2008 to emulate a 5-star hotel where our team provides 5-star service excellence. Our Total Joint Program provides pre and post-operative care, education and follow-up.
• to learn more about the unit & meet the Nurse Manager!

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.

• 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.

• Other Accredited Program:
  Diploma in Nursing or
• ADN - Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• BSN - Bachelor s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• MN - Master in Nursing (Preferred)

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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