Registered Nurse (RN) Heart Failure ICU (New Grad)

A Brief Overview

The UH Cleveland Medical Center – Heart Failure ICU is a 10 bed heart failure specialty care unit that cares for the adult patient population experiencing heart failure. Most of the patients have a chronic heart failure condition that are being treated with aggressive intravenous inotropes, vasopressors, and diuretics.

Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?

• Academic/Teaching Hospital
• Nurse focused & supportive & education focused culture
• Magnet Recognized
• Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice
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• Free parking for regular-status caregivers
• Competitive wages
• Additional hourly rates for Cleveland Medical Center up to $5.25 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits UH Benefits
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans
• Tuition Assistance for future educational loans

Position Requirements

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. Dimensions are:

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

Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Education Requirements

Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program

License & Certification Requirements

An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.

Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.

Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN preferred – only for positions that are getting filled

Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred

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