Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Observation

JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required For All Jobs

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing required or

ADN) Associate’s Degree in Nursing required

BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing required or

ADN) Associate’s Degree in Nursing required or

MSN) Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice required.
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices required.
• 1 year of RN experience preferred.
• $8000 Sign On Bonus for external candidates with 1 year of RN experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required or must be obtained during nursing orientation
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Adult and Pediatric Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area standards.

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Adult and Pediatric Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area standards.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 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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LOCATION

UH Portage Medical Center

UH Portage Medical Center offers an array of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical specialties to the residents of Portage County, including a Level 3 trauma center.