RN - FT - 4N Medical Unit

RN – 4S Medical Surgical/Telemetry UnitThe 4S Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit provides specialized care for adult patients requiring continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and treatment for complex medical conditions. Nurses on this unit care for patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurovascular diagnoses, including those requiring progressive care-level treatment plans. This is an excellent opportunity to build advanced assessment, telemetry interpretation, and clinical decision-making skills while caring for a diverse, higher-acuity medical population.Unit Size: 28-bed UnitTarget Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6 (subject to change based on census and patient care needs)Why Join 4S?Supportive, close-knit community hospital where teamwork and collaboration are at the center of patient careExperienced clinical team with dedicated preceptors, clinical instructors, and a strong culture of mentorshipOpportunity to strengthen telemetry and progressive care competencies while expanding your clinical expertiseCharge Nurse leadership opportunitiesNIH Stroke Scale and ACLS certification required within six months of hire, with organizational support for certification completionCompetitive shift differentials: $5/hour for nights and $1/hour for weekends.Comprehensive 12-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support new graduate nurses as they transition into professional practice.Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.SummaryGuided by knowledge of the basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences, utilizes judgment supported by evidence and nursing theory in the delivery of nursing care. Provides, coordinates and/or delegates nursing care and manages resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health.Formal Education RequiredAssociate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferredGraduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of OhioExperience And Training RequiredPRN RN's must have at least one-year recent experience in the area of practice.One year of related RN experience is required for weekend option positions.Additional related previous experience and/or preparation maybe required for specialty units.Other Skills, Competencies And QualificationsRequires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.Requires standing and walking for extended periods of timeRequires corrected vision and hearing to normal rangeRequires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.Maintains current Basic Life Support certification; All nurses new to critical care, progressive care, medical telemetry, PACU, and ED must successfully complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the first six months and maintain current card. Experienced RNs hired into areas requiring ACLS are expected to have an ACLS certification upon hire or must be completed within six weeks of hire.Population Specific CompetencyAdditional education or certifications may be required for specialty areas (i.e. PALS, NIH, Non-Violet Crisis Intervention, etc.).Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity and diversityLevel Of Physical DemandsHeavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $34.59/hr - $54.33/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Supplemental Life and AD&DDependent Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityAccident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical IllnessRetirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent CareEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Identity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEducation AssistanceDaily Pay