Registered Nurse Inpatient Post Surgical Ortho
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Westlake
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description A Brief Overview · 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!
What We Offer: - Up to $8,000.00 offered in Sign on Bonuses -
Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off,
flexible work schedules, and retirement plans Join us and help us
live our mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover. 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 or - (ADN) Associate's
Degree in Nursing (Required) - (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
(Preferred) - (MSN) Master's Degree 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%
Keywords: University Hospitals, Lakewood , Registered Nurse Inpatient Post Surgical Ortho, Healthcare , Westlake, Ohio
