Registered Nurse

A Brief Overview

At UH Portage Medical Center , nursing is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact close to home. We're seeking Registered Nurses to join our night shift teams in Medical / Surgical and Stepdown, where you'll provide exceptional patient care while working alongside a dedicated care team.

As a memeber of our nursing team, you'll collaboratewith dedicated colleagues who are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care and continuous professional growth. Our strong ties to the community drive us to build lasting relationships with patients and families, treating them with the same care and respect we would our own neighbors. 

When you join UH, you'll enjoy a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your career, well-being and future:

• Competitive Pay
• Up to $8,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions
• Enhanced PTO recognition for nurses with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Retirement savings and pension benefits
• Tuition reimbursement available after six months
• Clinical ladder and professional advancement opportunities 
• Enhanced shift differentials for night shift opportunities
  
  

Click below to learn more about our inpatient units:

Stepdown Unit

(2 East) Acute Care & Observation

(3 East) Acute Care & Orthopedic

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

• 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.

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.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or
• (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (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)
• 1 year of RN expereince required 

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) or obtained within nursing orientation 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 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

Travel Requirements

• 10%