What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE - MED/SURG position at Southwest General?
Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!
At Southwest General, we believe in the power of teamwork, creating a family-like environment, ensuring a work-life balance, and providing meaningful work to make a real difference in people’s lives.
We value our employees as much as our patients, offering a supportive work culture that encourages growth, development and collaboration. We’re committed to building a team that works together, supports each other, and ultimately, saves lives every day.
At Southwest, you are family.
REGISTERED NURSE MEDICAL/SURGICAL
Our medical/surgical unit is a 32 bed medical telemetry unit that serves an adult population of stable patients with a variety of diagnoses including cellulitis, chest pain, shortness of breath, COVID, low blood pressure, COPD, etc. Our units are a great place for new grad nurses to build and solidify their skills. Teamwork and friendly, upbeat staff provide excellent patient care and help the unit run smoothly. No call or rotating shifts.
WHY CHOOSE SOUTHWEST?
Join our award-winning nursing team! A career with Southwest General provides you with a great job, great benefits, and a work/life balance. We’re located near the highway, so you won’t have a downtown commute, and since we don’t have rotating shifts, your family routine won’t change from day to day. Other advantages we offer:
- New, competitive compensation and total rewards package, including a no deductible health plan!
- $15,000 loan repayment program or a generous sign-on bonus for eligible med/surg positions
- Ongoing education support through our generous tuition-assistance program and unique partnership with Ashland University—earn your BSN at no cost
- Professional advancement through our clinical ladder and financial support to earn specialized certifications
See why working at Southwest General can be a choice you’ll love!
POSITION SUMMARY:
A professional caregiver who plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. He/she acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. He/she assists in the orientation process of new personnel, and may participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.
Required length of experience:
Previous experience in specific nursing area strongly preferred.
Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:
Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. CPR, BLS
Salary : $15,000
