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.