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

Job Description

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 below.

Transplant Institute (Lerner Tower 9)

 

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.

University Hospitals offers diverse opportunities within our inpatient units as well as our critical care areas.   As a nurse you have the ability to thrive and provide quality patient centered care that makes the difference within a Medical / Surgical, ICU, Emergency Room or Psychiatric setting.

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

·        Competitive salary

·        Medical/Dental/Vision

·        Paid time off

·        Flexible work schedules

·        Retirement and pension plan

·        Up to $4,000 sign on bonus for Part Time Employees

·        Free parking for part time and full time employees

·        Additional regular compensation of $4.00 for individuals hired into regular full time and part time positions.

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:

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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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·        Standing Frequently

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·        Walking Frequently

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·        Sitting Rarely

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·        Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

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·        Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

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·        Balancing Occasionally

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·        Stooping Frequently

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·        Kneeling Frequently

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·        Crouching Frequently

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·        Crawling Occasionally

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·        Reaching Frequently

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·        Handling Frequently

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·        Grasping Frequently

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·        Feeling Constantly

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·        Talking Constantly

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·        Hearing Constantly

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·        Repetitive Motions Constantly

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Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly