Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Registered Nurse Medical SurgicalA Brief Overview UH Elyria Medical Center 11 Smythe is a 23 bed inpatient unit that provides care to surgical, medical, gastrointestinal, wound, end of life, and trauma patients. WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? Per UH's own Dr. Pronovost "I say the very business of health care is love." Our unit embraces that very thing! We invest in each other by supporting growth in our careers, personal lives and commitment to making the day better for our patients. 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 DoImplements 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.QualificationsEducation 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 LocationUnited States-Ohio-ElyriaWork Locations630 East River Street 630 East River Street Elyria 44035JobNurse – less than 1 year experienceOrganizationElyria_Medical_CenterScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegular - Shift Nights and WeekendsJob TypeStandardJob LevelEntry LevelTravelNo Remote Work : No