About this role
• UH St John Medical Ortho -The Orthopedic, Spine, and Surgical Department is a 26-bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgery.
• WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? The unit was remodeled in 2008 to emulate a 5-star hotel where our team provides 5-star service excellence. Our Total Joint Program provides pre and post-operative care, education and follow-up.
• Click HERE to learn more about the unit & meet the Nurse Manager!
A Brief Overview
To maintain the nursing staff in all areas as well as to deliver safe efficient age specific nursing care to patient/families.
What You Will Do
- Routinely provide patient care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintains employee records.
- Identifies needs for and provides Staff education/staff development.
- Participates in Discharge planning, community resource referrals, and education.
- Committee involvement, participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Oversees daily operations of unit/area in a cost-effective manner.
- Involved in Community outreach activities as pertinent Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers and co-workers.
- Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
- Displays commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
Additional Responsibilities
- 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.
Education
- (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within 2 years of hire date (Required) or
- (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing within 2 years of hire date (Required)
- 1+ years clinical experience (Required)
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations with professionalism and integrity. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of current technology and equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (Required proficiency)
- PC and computer applications (Required proficiency)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
- Certification in a specialty clinical area or leadership (Required within 2 Years) and
- ALS & PALS may be required based on area’s requirements (Required)
- 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
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Other facts
About University Hospitals
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Nurse will routinely provide patient care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. They will also oversee daily operations of the unit and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
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