At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages - from newborns to seniors - expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and professional integrity.

Lerner Tower 5 is a 30 bed unit with 9 step down beds managing high risk cardiac conditions. Common diagnosis on the unit include: Fluid Volume Overload, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Atrial fibrillation, GI Bleed from anticoagulation, Acute on Chronic Heart Failure

Qualifications:
Qualifications - External

Qualifications:

• 1 year of RN experience required.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.

• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e.. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of Diploma/Associate's Degree in nursing from accredited program required.

Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification:

• Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio required.

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

• ALS & PALS may be required based on area's requirements.