Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Acute Care Unit

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About Tower 8 (Trauma Acute Care Unit)

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Tower 8 is a 30 bed Trauma Unit in the Level 1 Trauma Center on Cleveland’s Eastside. Our patients include Trauma Activations–from the ED, PACU after surgery, the TSICU, and also transfers from other hospitals. Trauma. Our goal is to bring passion and energy to the bedside, foster engagement and teamwork, and promote collaboration with all members of the healthcare team. Find out more about the unit in the link here: Trauma (Lerner Tower 8)

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Why join University Hospitals

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At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and professional integrity.

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Benefits and Perks

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· Competitive rate + $4.00 additional hourly pay

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· Up to $4,000 sign on bonus for Part Time Employees

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· Relocation assistance

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· Medical, dental, and vision coverage

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· Paid time off

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· Flexible scheduling options

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· Retirement and pension plan

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· Free parking for part time and full time employees

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Required For All Jobs

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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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Position Requirements:

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Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.

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1 year of RN experience required

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Education Requirements:

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

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Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.

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License Requirements:

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Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.

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Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation

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Physical Demands

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· Standing Frequently

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· Walking Frequently

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· Sitting Rarely

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· Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

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· Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

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· Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

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· Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

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· Climbing Occasionally 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 Con

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