Job Description

Job Description

Description

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.

University Hospitals offers diverse opportunities within our inpatient units as well as our critical care areas.   As a nurse you have the ability to thrive and provide quality patient centered care that makes the difference within a Medical / Surgical, ICU, Emergency Room or Psychiatric setting.

Tower 8 is a 30 bed Trauma Unit in the Level 1 Trauma Center on Cleveland’s Eastside. Our patients include Trauma Activations–from the ED, PACU after surgery, the TSICU, and also transfers from other hospitals. Trauma.  Our goal is to bring passion and energy to the bedside, foster engagement and teamwork, and promote collaboration with all members of the healthcare team. Learn more about the unit in the link below:

Trauma (Lerner Tower 8)

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

·        Competitive salary

·        Medical/Dental/Vision

·        Paid time off

·        Flexible work schedules

·        Retirement and pension plan

·        Free parking for part time and full time employees

 

Weekender Program – Salary and Schedule Overview

Individuals hired for a Weekender position are required to work two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday. In return for this commitment, Weekenders will be compensated at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for these shifts. Individuals in Weekender roles qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits, whereas eligibility for all other benefits is at part-time levels.

 

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

Position Requirements:

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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.

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1 year of RN experience required

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Education Requirements:

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

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

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License Requirements:

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

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

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Physical Demands

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·        Standing Frequently

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·        Walking Frequently

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·        Sitting Rarely

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·        Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

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·        Balancing Occasionally

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·        Stooping Frequently

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·        Kneeling Frequently

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·        Crouching Frequently

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·        Crawling Occasionally

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·        Reaching Frequently

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·        Handling Frequently

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·        Grasping Frequently

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·        Feeling Constantly

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·        Talking Constantly

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·        Hearing Constantly

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·        Repetitive Motions Constantly

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·        Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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