Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic Acute Care / Step Down

Job Description

Description

Lerner Tower 3 is a 30 bed adult telemetry unit serving primarily postop cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Six of the 30 beds are capable of providing care for medical or surgical stepdown unit care.

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Shifts available are rotating day / nights or straight nights

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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.

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

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• Competitive salary

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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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