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Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU

University Hospitals, Westlake, OH, United States


Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU (2600000Q)

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical ICU - (2600000Q)

UH St John Medical ICU

is a 15‑bed unit mixed medical, surgical and cardiovascular ICU. This ICU provides care for patients experiencing medical, surgical, cardiovascular, and neurologic diagnoses.

Join us and help us live our mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.

What We Offer

Up to $6,000 offered in Sign‑on Bonuses

Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans

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

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.

Education

Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing

(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 (e.g., 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)

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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