Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Med-Surg​/Step Down - Weekender

Job Description - Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Med-Surg/Step Down - Weekender (250008RS)

Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Med-Surg/Step Down - Weekender - ( 250008RS )

At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and professional integrity.

A comprehensive benefit package awaits you when you join UH, including but not limited to:

· Competitive salary

· Paid time off

· Retirement and pension plan

· Up to $4,000 sign on bonus for Part Time Employees

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Free parking for part time and full time employees

Lerner Tower 5 is a Medical Cardiology unit that cares for high-risk cardiac conditions.

We are a 30 bed unit and our employees pick each other up both personally and professionally each and every shift.

Common diagnosis include:
Fluid Volume Overload, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Atrial fibrillation, GI Bleed from anticoagulation, Acute on Chronic Heart Failure. Find out more about the unit in the link below.

• 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.

Position Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.

1 year of RN experience required

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.

License Requirements:

Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.

Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation