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Registered Nurse (RN) Weekender Medical Surgical

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University Hospitals

Westlake, Ohio

You'll work a 26-bed orthopedic, spine and surgical unit caring for patients who need orthopedic, spine or general surgery. University Hospitals is an academic medical center.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 19

Shift and hours
Two 12-⁠hour shifts Individuals hired for a Weekender position are required to work two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday.2 shifts · 24 hours a week
Unit and setting
UH St John Medical Surgical providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgeryOrthopedic, spine and general surgery patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)Ohio RN license or multistate compact RN license, required at hire
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Ohio RN license or multistate compact RN license, required at hire Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) Check your license
Certification
BLS required at hire Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Certification
ACLS, if the unit requires it Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Certification
PALS, if the unit requires it Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Education
ADN or diploma in nursing (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Also asks
Required proficiency in the nursing process Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Also asks
Required proficiency in stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitors

Preferred

Education
BSN preferred (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Education
Master in Nursing preferred (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$4,000
Extra pay
1.5 times regular hourly rate for weekend shifts Weekenders will be compensated at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for these shifts.for these shifts
Bonus
$4,000 sign-on bonus Talk to your recruiter today to learn more about our $4,000 sign on bonus offering!
Eligibility
Full-time medical and dental benefits; all other benefits at part-time levels Individuals in Weekender roles qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits, whereas eligibility for all other benefits is at part-time levels.Individuals in Weekender roles

Benefits

  • BenefitsFull-time medical and dental benefits for Weekender rolesIndividuals in Weekender roles qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits
  • Other benefits at part-time levels

The role and schedule

Day to day
Total joint pre- and post-op care, education and follow-up Our Total Joint Program provides pre and post-operative care, education and follow-up.
Unit size
26-bed unit The Orthopedic, Spine, and Surgical Department is a 26-bed unit
Hours stated
Two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday.
Weekends
Two weekend shifts, 7:00 PM Friday to 7:00 AM Monday Individuals hired for a Weekender position are required to work two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday.
Details
Unit remodeled in 2008 to feel like a 5-star hotel The unit was remodeled in 2008 to emulate a 5-star hotel where our team provides 5-star service excellence.
Details
Lifting up to 50 lbs, frequently Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on University Hospitals’ careers page.

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Weekender Program – Salary and Schedule Overview Individuals hired for a Weekender position are required to work two (2) 12-hour shifts between 7:00 PM Friday and 7:00 AM Monday. In return for this commitment, Weekenders will be compensated at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for these shifts. Individuals in Weekender roles qualify for full-time medical and dental benefits, whereas eligibility for all other benefits is at part-time levels.

  • UH St John Medical Surgical - The Orthopedic, Spine, and Surgical Department is a 26-bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgery.
  • WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? The unit was remodeled in 2008 to emulate a 5-star hotel where our team provides 5-star service excellence. Our Total Joint Program provides pre and post-operative care, education and follow-up.
  • Click HERE to learn more about the unit & meet the Nurse Manager!
  • Talk to your recruiter today to learn more about our $4,000 sign on bonus offering!

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 or (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 (ie. 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) and 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% 29000 Center Ridge Road (10233) 29000 Center Ridge Road Westlake , 44145

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Living costs about 7% below the US average

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