Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry LK60

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description At University Hospitals, our extraordinary nurses enable us to advance the science of health and the art of compassion. And in turn, we help our nurses thrive by equipping them with the support - and the environment - they need to empower, advocate, innovate, and achieve excellence in human caring University Hospitals is looking for talented and experienced registered nurses to join our compassionate care team. Lakeside 60 is a 24 bed fast pace telemetry unit for medically complex patients . Lakeside 60 serves a wide variety of med-surge patients, this population helps develop strong assessment skills, critical thinking skills and exposure to a variety of nursing procedures. These things aide in developing a good mix of skills and assessment practices for nurses. Lakeside 60 works closely with the MICU staff when patient conditions deteriorate and a level of care change is needed. The unit has a team approach and supportive environment that encourages and celebrates professional growth and development, collaborative interdisciplinary communication and proportionate accountability. There is a Charge RN on each shift who serves as a resource for all staff. The typical RN to patient ratio is 4/5:1. Qualifications 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.
1 year RN experience required.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program 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.

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