Since opening in 1981, University Hospitals St. John Medical Center has remained committed to providing the residents of western Cuyahoga and eastern Lorain counties with high quality healthcare. This non-profit, acute care hospital is a 190-bed full-service facility, offering comprehensive medical and surgical care for children and adults.
Medical Surgical Units
Information on available units below :
3 North :
3 North (3N) is made up of 30 private telemetry beds. 3 North is 30 inpatient beds which is unique to our Medicare Designated Hospital setting. Being the largest inpatient unit at UH St. John, we care for higher acuity patients and have a longer length of stay.
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A Brief Overview
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.
What You Will Do
- Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
- Completes / submits required documentation.
- Delivers 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.
Additional Responsibilities
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 : Education
Other Accredited Program : Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (Required)Work Experience
2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) (Required)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (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)Level II Only : 18 CNE's per year.3 CNE's in clinical specialtyAt least 5 CNE's in LeadershipOther CNE requirements will be agreed upon with managerLevel II Only :3 Peer Reviews.Committee Involvement.5 criteria with evidence of each.Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (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
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and / or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)Physical Demands
Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye / Hand / Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements
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