Weekender Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Bariatric Surgery Acute Care Step Down Unit

Job Description - Weekender Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Bariatric Surgery Acute Care Step Down Unit (2600064V) Weekender Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Bariatric Surgery Acute Care Step Down Unit (2600064V) About Lerner Tower 9 (Transplant and Bariatric Acute Care Step Down Unit) Lerner Tower 9 is a surgical floor. We are a nationally recognized solid organ transplant floor. This means we transplant the liver, the kidney and the pancreas. Our staff is specially trained to take care of the patients directly from the PACU, so they can bypass the ICU (intensive care unit). Our supportive staff is the number one reason why nursing staff start with us and stay with us. Lerner Tower 9 takes in new nursing staff and treats them like their own. Teamwork is how we excel at our positions. Learn more about the unit in the link here: Transplant Institute (Lerner Tower 9) 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. Why join University Hospitals 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. Benefits and Perks Up to $4,000 sign on bonus for Part Time Employees Relocation assistance Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off Retirement and pension plan Free parking for part time and full time employees 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. 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. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients. 1 year of RN experience required Education Requirements Bachelor of Science in Nursing 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CMC_Operations