Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down and Medical Surgical

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care in your community while pursuing a challenging and rewarding nursing career? University Hospitals St John Medical Center is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team across various shift opportunities. We welcome both new graduate RNs and experienced RNs who are eager to grow, make an impact, and advance their careers in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Since 1981, UH St John Medical Center has proudly served western Cuyahoga and Easter Lorain Counties with high quality Healthcare. Our 190-bed, full-service hospital, offering comprehensive medical and surgical care for children and adults. UH St John Medical Center is one of the largest employers of the city of Westlake. The hospital employs over 1.200 Northeast Ohio residents, including more than 500 Medical Providers trained in primary and specialty care services. UH St John remains a teaching hospital and remains committed to its faith-based mission and provision of excellence in patient care.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

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• Competitive hourly rate + shift differential
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• Sign on bonuses of up to $8,000
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• Free parking
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• RN Loan Repayment program for New Graduate RN talent
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Click below to learn more about our Med Surg and Step Down units & meet the Nurse leaders!

Med Surg Unit

Step Down

A Brief Overview
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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
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• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
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• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
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• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
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• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
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• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
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Additional Responsibilities
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
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• Complies with all policies and standards.
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• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
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• 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.
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• Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or
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• (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
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• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
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• (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)
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• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
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• 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)
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• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Standing Frequently
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• Walking Frequently
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• Sitting Rarely
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• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
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• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
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• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
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• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
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• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
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• Balancing Occasionally
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• Stooping Frequently
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• Kneeling Frequently
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• Crouching Frequently
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• Crawling Occasionally
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• Reaching Frequently
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• Handling Frequently
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• Grasping Frequently
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• Feeling Constantly
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• Talking Constantly
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• Hearing Constantly
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• Repetitive Motions Constantly
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• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
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• 10%
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