Registered Nurse- Pre/Post PRN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtains within 90 days of hire.
• A thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge relating to nursing such as biological, physical, psychosocial, and medical sciences and their applications.
• A thorough knowledge of the use and care of instruments, equipment and supplies related to nursing service or ambulatory medical practice.
• A thorough knowledge of the theory and principles of medical asepsis.
• The ability to maintain positive working relations with other employees and medical staff.
• A high degree of physical coordination and finger-hand dexterity.
• One year or number of years as determined by specific clinical unit, recent experience in area of clinical interest.
• All Clinical Nurses Must Possess Or Acquire Within The Defined Period Of Time Following Placement Into Position, All Unit-specific Competencies As Defined Below.
• The American Heart Association (AHA) courses are the required certifications for (unit specific): Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS).
• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) course is the required certification for Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and certification: Post Procedure Care Unit preferred.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.