Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Psych

Position #: 24000BKN
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Psych
UH Facility: Geauga Medical Center Campus
Shift: Nights
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Chardon

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ABOUT US

Your Nursing Talent Can Be The Difference.

Our UH health system cares for more than a million patients a year, one patient at a time. You chose a career in nursing because you wanted to help; to improve lives, including your own; and to have real impact. When it comes to choosing the perfect place to share and grow your talents, you deserve to be among those who share your passion and dedication too. That’s us.

Join Us and Be the difference in Advancing the Science of Health and the Art of Compassion.

We combine the best of evidence-based nursing with personalized care to provide the best healing experience for those we serve. The result is a different level of patient-focused healthcare and a different caliber of opportunity for our nurses.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

A Brief Overview

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 Do

Implements 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing required or
(ADN) Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
(BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing required or
(ADN) Associate’s Degree in Nursing required or
(MSN) Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of nursing process and practice required.
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices required.
1 year of RN experience required. Behavioral health experience preferred. This is a night shift position.

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio required and
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required or must be obtained during nursing orientation
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Adult and Pediatric Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area standards.

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Adult and Pediatric Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area standards.

Physical Demands

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of University Hospitals to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions or other conditions of employment are all made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status in accordance with Federal and Ohio law. A qualified individual with a disability will be considered for employment on the same basis as non- disabled applicants if he/she can perform the essential functions of the job sought, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without imposing a direct threat to the health or safety of others or him/herself. EEO is the Law

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