Nurse Staff – PACU
Founded in 1952 and beginning formal operations in 1959, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center is a 225-bed, non-profit acute care facility providing a full range of services to residents in Geauga, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage and Trumbull counties in Northeast Ohio. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center provides care in more than 40 clinical specialties, including the Harrington-McLaughlin Heart Vascular Institute, stroke accredited Neurological Institute, Spine and Orthopaedics, Surgical Services including Bariatric Surgery, Ireland Cancer Center at Geauga Medical Center and Womens Health, plus a chest pain accredited state of the art Emergency Department featuring Rainbow Kids' Care and Pediatric Observation Unit. Our Womens Health Center has the 24/7 back up of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Childrens neonatologists, physicians and 24-hour OB house officer staff.
Recognized as the leading healthcare resource in Geauga County, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center is focused on a clear vision of exceeding patient expectations by developing advanced, community-based health care services. At the heart of this vision is a relentless passion for providing excellence and improving care through education, training, technology and cost efficiency.
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.Essential duties include: Patient documentation; Direct patient care/assessment; Medication administration; Discharge planning, community resource referral and education; Actively participates in the quality improvement process.Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers.Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values.
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.
Education Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
License Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Ohio
Preferred Qualifications:
University Hospitals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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