University Hospitals·Westlake, Ohio
The role involves implementing the nursing process by delivering effective, relationship-based nursing care to patients requiring intermediate care, focusing on cardiac, vascular, respiratory, neurology, and sepsis conditions. Responsibilities include demonstrating technical skills for safe practice, optimizing patient care through clear communication and collaboration, and contributing to professional nursing development.
A Brief Overview The CV Stepdown Unit is a 20 private bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients that are Cardiac, vascular and all other intermediate level of care patients, such as respiratory, neurology, and sepsis.
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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 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) 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%25
Candidates must possess a Diploma in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing, along with an Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire. Proficiency in the nursing process and the use of various technical patient monitoring equipment is required, while a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Market context
Step Down RN PRN roles in Ohio are often competitive because facilities need nurses who can quickly manage changing acuity, interpret patient monitoring data, and work flexibly around staffing needs. This role typically favors candidates with an Ohio or Multi-State Compact RN license, BLS, and strong nursing-process skills; requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and be ready to speak to your experience with technical monitoring equipment and step-down patient care.
