University Hospitals·Westlake, Ohio
The role involves providing safe, efficient, and age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them attain optimal health status. This includes implementing relationship-based nursing care, demonstrating technical skills for safe practice, and optimizing patient care through clear communication and collaboration.
UH St. John’s Emergency Department is a 24 bed, Level 3 Trauma Center. We have 2 trauma rooms and a super track area to expedite lower acuity patients. We are Stroke Certified and Chest Pain Accredited. Click HERE to learn More about St John’s ED!
Up to $3,000 offered in Sign on Bonuses Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans Join us and help us live our mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover. 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.
Diploma in Nursing or (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required) (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred) (MSN) Master's Degree 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 clinical area standards. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on clinical area standards. Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 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%25
Candidates must possess a Diploma in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree preferred, and demonstrate proficiency in the nursing process and technical equipment use. Required certifications upon hire include a Registered Nurse license in Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact License, along with Basic Life Support (BLS).
Market context
Emergency Services RN roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand because hospitals need nurses who can respond quickly to high-acuity patients and changing unit needs. These positions are competitive when candidates already hold a valid Ohio or Multi-State Compact RN license, BLS, and any unit-specific ACLS or PALS credentials; the sign-on bonus can also make openings more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact certification expectations before applying.
