Registered Nurse (RN) Stepdown - Nights
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Willoughby
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description A Brief Overview The UH Lake West
Step Down Unit is a fast paced 30 bed unit that specializes in
providing care to stable but critically ill patients of varying
acuity. This unit is comprised of both private and semi-private
rooms which are broken down into three Pods. Click HERE to learn
more about the unit and the Nurse Leader! Sign on bonus of $8000
for experienced RN's 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. What You Will Do - 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. Additional
Responsibilities - 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 - Other Accredited Program:
Diploma in Nursing or - (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing
(Required) - (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred) - (MN)
Master in Nursing (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities -
Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency) -
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs
and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers,
sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required
proficiency) Licenses and Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN),
Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and -
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) - Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care
standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements
document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by
unit. - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required
based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to
ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to
determine requirements by unit. Physical Demands - Standing
Frequently - Walking Frequently - Sitting Rarely - Lifting
Frequently up to 50 lbs - Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs -
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs - Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs -
Climbing Occasionally up to 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 Travel Requirements - 10%
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