RN - Observation Unit

Level 2 RN - ED Obs 1DOU Nights

City/State: Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Shift: 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00, Straight Nights 7P-7:30A EOW and Holiday, On Call per Unit Needs

Contract Length: 12 weeks

Start Date: 09/14/2026

Job Description:

This nurse plays a key role in observing patients' physical conditions, providing basic nursing care, and assisting in early detection of potential health issues. General Observations Nurses work closely with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare team members to ensure that patients' conditions are regularly assessed and managed effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation, ensuring timely updates and documentation.
• Assess patients' overall physical condition, including monitoring for changes in symptoms or sudden deterioration.
• Conduct routine physical exams and record observations related to patient health status.
• Document and report any significant changes in patient conditions to the medical team promptly.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate dosage and proper method of delivery.
• Provide assistance with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, grooming, and mobility as needed.
• Help patients with comfort measures, such as positioning, pain management, and emotional support.
• Assist in the collection of patient samples for laboratory testing, such as blood, urine, or other fluids.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans and progress.
• Assist in coordinating and planning patient care, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
• Provide education to patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and care instructions.
• Update patient records regularly, documenting treatments, interventions, observations, and communications with healthcare providers.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions that may require urgent care or intervention.
• Provide initial care and stabilization in the event of emergencies and assist in the escalation of care when needed.
• Follow emergency protocols, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other life-saving techniques, if necessary.
• Adhere to hospital infection control policies, ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation in patient care environments.
• Ensure patient safety by following all safety protocols, including fall prevention measures, monitoring for signs of patient distress, and managing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Record observations, interventions, medications, and communications in the patient's medical chart.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Ohio nursing license.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in a specialty area.
• Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
• BLS required through the American Heart Association.