Registered Nurse (RN) Heart and Vascular Acute Care Step Down Unit

Job Description

About Lerner Tower 7 (Heart & Vascular Acute Care/Step Down Unit)

Lerner Tower 7 is a 30 bed telemetry unit with 9 beds that are capable of flexing to a stepdown level of care. Specifically, our focus is on Vascular Surgery, Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology, including care of the TAVR patient population. We encourage participation in our unit council where our nurses and PCNAs have a voice to make suggestions and talk about their concerns.

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

·        Competitive rate + $4.00 additional hourly pay

·        Up to $8,000 sign on bonus for Full Time Employees

·        Relocation assistance

·        Medical, dental, and vision coverage

·        Paid time off

·        Flexible scheduling options

·        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

Physical Demands

·        Standing Frequently

·        Walking Frequently

·        Sitting Rarely

·        Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

·        Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

·        Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

·        Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

·        Climbing Occasionally 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