Medical-Surgical Stepdown RN
Cincinnati, OH
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift: Night Duration - 8-weeks3x12 Nights, up to every other weekendRequired: ACLS certified; 1+ yea 

Unit Description: 3S Comp-Med Stepdown:-The Medical-Surgical Stepdown/3 South unit is a 29-bed medical stepdown unit specializing in the care of patients diagnosed with acute MI, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, CHF and other low risk cardiac/chest pain diagnoses. -The unit offers general medical services to all types of patients requiring cardiac monitoring including cardiology, renal, endocrinology, general medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and oncology. -Staff on this unit undergo special training and education regarding non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (Bi-PAP, C-PAP, and A-PAP). -They also provide infusion therapy, transfusions, injections, and central line care. -Patient care assistants on this unit provide support with ADLs, POC glucose testing, and 12 Lead EKGs. -3 South is a dedicated stroke unit and all RNs are NIH stroke scale certified. null Schedule Notes:Duration - 8-weeks3x12 Nights, up to every other weekendRequired: ACLS certified; 1+ years of Stepdown/ Tele experiencePreferred: NIHHS stroke certification preferred as well as some form of leadership experience Charge RN/ PreceptorSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.-The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.-The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.-The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.