Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 7 - Rotating or Nights

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 7 - Rotating or Nights

Ahuja 7th floor is a 36 bed medical/surgical unit. We specialize in the post op care of patients following orthopedic, colorectal, gyn, general surgery, ENT, neuro and vascular procedures. We work closely with Nurse practitioners, residents, orthopedic coordinators, and attending physicians/surgeons. Our patients range from 15 years old to 100+. The unit is staffed by a Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RN's, LPN's, PCNA's, patient experience liaisons, and clerical Associates. We are DNV certified for our hip/knee and spine programs. Common Diagnoses: Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee replacement, Total Shoulder replacement, Spinal Laminectomy/fusions, Bowel resections, Colectomies, Thyroidectomies, Mastectomies, are a few of the more common surgeries we care for here on Ahuja 7. We also care for the emergent surgical needs such as fractures, appendicitis and cholecystitis. 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) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the 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%

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Beachwood

Work Locations: 3999 Richmond Road 3999 Richmond Road Beachwood 44122

Organization: Ahuja_Medical_Center

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular - Shift Rotating Day/Night

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: No Remote Work : No