Registered Nurse (RN) Cardio Thoracic ICU (New Grad)

Job Description

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\n Description - External\n

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A Brief Overview
\n  The CardioThoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 20-bed intensive care unit where we care for many complex medical problems including open-heart surgery, aneurysm repair, and heart and lung transplant. 

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Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?  

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·        Academic/Teaching Hospital

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·        Nurse focused & supportive & education focused culture 

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·        Magnet Recognized

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·        Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice 

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·        Free parking for regular-status caregivers 

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·        Competitive wages 

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·        Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour 

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·        Comprehensive benefits  UH Benefits  

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·        $3,000 Sign-On Bonus 

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·        Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans 

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·        Tuition Assistance for future educational loans 

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Position Requirements  

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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. Dimensions are: 

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Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.  

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Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.  

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Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.  

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Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.  

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Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes 

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Displays the mission of the hospital and its values. 

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\n Qualifications - External\n

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Education Requirements  

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Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program 

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License & Certification Requirements  

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An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.  

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Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation. 

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Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer. 

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Preferred Qualifications  

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BSN preferred 

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Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred 

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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
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