Registered Nurse

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Westlake
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description

Description

Position SummaryProvides 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

Qualifications

Education

(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required or
(MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing Required
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
Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required and
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
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 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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