Registered Nurse (RN) Heart Failure ICU - University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
Description
The UH Cleveland Medical Center Heart Failure ICU is looking for Registered Nurses interested in joining our team!
Benefits of joining our team include:
- Competitive hourly rate + $2.75elevated hourly rate
- $8,000 sign-on bonus for nurses accepting a full time position
- Tuition reimbursement after six months
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule including part time, full time, and weekender programs available
Do you have the unique "calling" to become an ICU Nurse? The Heart Failure ICU may be the right choice for you!
The Heart Failure ICU is a 10 bed heart failure specialty care unit that cares for the adult patient population experiencing heart failure. Most of the patients have a chronic heart failure condition that are being treated with aggressive intravenous inotropes, vasopressors, and diuretics. Many of the patients in the Advanced Heart Failure ICU are hemodynamically monitored, may require mechanical ventilation, intra-aortic balloon pump therapy, ventricular assist devices, or may be waiting for a heart transplant. Click HERE to learn more about our unit and meet the Nurse Manager!
Position Summary
Essential Functions
- 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.
Required For All Jobs
- 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
Position Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.
License Requirements:
- Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
- Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation
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