- Location
- Middletown, OH,US, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
Full time/72 hours per pay
Days/7:00am-7:30pm
The Step-down Unit is a 16-bed inpatient nursing care unit that serves a variety of telemetry monitored patients. The unit specializes in the treatment of a multitude of conditions and diagnoses including but not limited to chest pain, MI, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, post procedures (i.e PCI, ICD, permanent pacemakers), trauma, stable DKA, and stroke/TIA.
The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree in Nursing
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Valid Ohio RN license
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
- Basic computer knowledge
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organization skills