Registered Nurse Step Down [Only 24h Left]

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Westlake
Posted on: July 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description SECOND FLOOR The CV Stepdown Unit is a 20 private bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients that are Cardiac, vascular and all other intermediate level of care patients, such as respiratory, neurology, and sepsis. Click HERE to learn more about the Step Down Unit! /n A Brief Overview /n 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. /n What You Will Do /n /n - Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. /n - Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. /n - Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. /n - Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. /n - Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. /n /n Additional Responsibilities /n /n - Performs other duties as assigned. /n - Complies with all policies and standards. /n - For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. /n - 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. /n Qualifications Education - Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or - (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required) - (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred) - (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency) - Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and - Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit. - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit. Physical Demands - Standing Frequently - Walking Frequently - Sitting Rarely - Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs - Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs - Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs - Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs - Climbing Occasionally up to 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 Travel Requirements - 10%

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