Job Description

Job Description

Description

To maintain the nursing staff in all areas as well as to deliver safe efficient age specific nursing care to patient/families.

• Routinely provide patient care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains employee records.
• Identifies needs for and provides Staff education/staff development.
• Participates in Discharge planning, community resource referrals, and education.
• Committee involvement, participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversees daily operations of unit/area in a cost-effective manner.
• Involved in Community outreach activities as pertinent Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers and co-workers.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Displays commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

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• (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing required
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• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within 2 years of hire date required or
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• (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing within 2 years of hire date required
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Work Experience

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• 1+ years clinical experience required
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• Inpatient Behavioral health experience strongly preferred
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic required.
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• Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers required.
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• Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations with professionalism and integrity required.
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• Knowledge of current technology and equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies required.
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• PC and computer applications required.
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Licenses and Certifications

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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 or obtained within orientation 
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• Certification in a specialty clinical area or leadership required within 2 Years and
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• ALS & PALS may be required based on area’s requirements 
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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 Constantly
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• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
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Travel Requirements

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• 10%
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