RN, Trauma/Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU)-3W

Summa Health System, Akron Campus Shift Details Weekend Only, 7am-7:30pm, work 24 hours/week, paid for 32 Full Time Benefits Full‑time benefits available. Primary Patient Population: This Unit specializes in the care of patients with cognitive and neurological conditions and post‑trauma or stroke recovery needs. Unit Size: 28 bed unit. Target Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratio: 1:5 (subject to change based on census numbers and patient care needs). Highlights $5/hour shift differential for nights; $1/hour for weekends. 12‑month nurse residency program for new grads. Summary Guided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho‑social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health. Formal Education Required Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Applicants with an Associate’s degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio Experience and Training Required PRN RN’s must have at least one‑year recent experience in the area of practice. One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions. Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc. Maintains current Basic Life Support certification; all nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current ACLS certification. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire. Population Specific Competency Additional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non‑Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.). Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self‑respect, dignity and diversity. Level of Physical Demands Heavy: Exerts 50‑100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Salary and Compensation $33.75/hr - $53.00/hr (base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials). Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location, are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Benefits Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay Summa Health is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Summa Health