What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Trauma Acute Care Unit position at University Hospitals (SP)?
About Lerner Tower 6 – Orhto Trauma Acute Care Unit
Lerner Tower 6 is a 30 bed Adult Surgical inpatient division providing care to orthopedic, neurological spine, surgery, and trauma patients. We are proud of our recognition for the care of Total Joint Replacement patients and recognition as a Center of Excellence for our spine patients, including the travel program. Learn more about our unit in this link. Orthopaedics / Surgery (Lerner Tower 6)
Why join University Hospitals
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.
Required For All Jobs
- 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.
Position Requirements:
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.
1 year of RN experience required
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.
License Requirements:
Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation
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