Job Description
Description
A Brief Overview
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The UH Surgical Telemetry floor is a 32 bed unit specializing in the care of the post-operative patient. Common surgical procedures include total hip and knee replacements, laminectomies and discectomies, abdominal surgeries and women's health procedures.
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Click HERE to lean more about the unit and meet the Nurse Leader!
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Sign on bonus for Experienced RN's is $6000 and for New Grads it is $3000
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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.
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What You Will Do
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- Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
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Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.\n
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.\n
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.\n
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.\n \n
Additional Responsibilities
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Performs other duties as assigned.\n
Complies with all policies and standards.\n
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.\n
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.\n
Qualifications
Education
Other Accredited Program : Diploma in Nursing or(ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)(MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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)Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and / or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) andBasic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on clinical area standards.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on clinical area standards.Physical Demands
Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye / Hand / Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements
10%