Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Ravenna
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description A Brief Overview 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 required or - (ADN)
Associate's Degree in Nursing required - (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing preferred or - (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Knowledge of nursing process and
practice required. - Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to
meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie.
stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic
monitoring devices required. - 1 year of RN experience required.
This is a full time, night shift position. - $8000 Sign On Bonus
for external candidates with 1 year of RN experience. - Check out
this unit: Stepdown Unit Licenses and Certifications - Registered
Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio required and - Basic Life Support
(BLS) Required or must be obtained during nursing orientation -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Adult and Pediatric Advanced
Life Support may be required based on clinical area standards.
Additional Licenses and Certifications - Adult and Pediatric
Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area
standards. Physical Demands - Standing Frequently - Walking
Frequently - Sitting Rarely - Lifting Frequently 50 lbs - Carrying
Frequently 50 lbs - Pushing Frequently 50 lbs - Pulling Frequently
50 lbs - Climbing Occasionally 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
Keywords: University Hospitals, Cuyahoga Falls , Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down, Healthcare , Ravenna, Ohio
