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.
Description
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. At University Hospitals, this is more than just our mission. These words embody the opportunities available to the many world-class doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and support staff that choose to join UH and Be the Difference. 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 Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.Completes/submits required documentation.Delivers 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 Education Qualifications Other Accredited Program Completion of accredited practical nurse program RequiredSkills and Abilities Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (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)Level II Only: 18 CNE's per year. • 3 CNE's in clinical specialty • At least 5 CNE's in Leadership • Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with managerLevel II Only: • 3 Peer Reviews. • Committee Involvement. • 5 criteria with evidence of each.Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio Upon Hire RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire RequiredIV certification (unit depending). Upon Hire RequiredPhysical Demands Standing – FrequentlyWalking – FrequentlySitting – RarelyLifting – Frequently (50 lbs)Carrying – Frequently (50 lbs)Pushing – Frequently (50 lbs)Pulling – Frequently (50 lbs)Climbing – Occasionally (50 lbs)Balancing – OccasionallyStooping – FrequentlyKneeling – FrequentlyCrouching – FrequentlyCrawling – OccasionallyReaching – FrequentlyHandling – FrequentlyGrasping – FrequentlyFeeling – ConstantlyTalking – ConstantlyHearing – ConstantlyRepetitive Motions – ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly
