New Grad RN (Stepdown)

Unit information

Portage Medical Center Stepdown unit is a 30-bed unit with all private rooms and an average 4-5 patient ratio. The SDU provides care to a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to: cardiac diseases, pulmonary, renal, trauma, neurovascular and post-surgical care.

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  • Stepdown Unit

Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?

• Nurse focused
• Supportive & education focused culture
• Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice
• Free parking for full-time caregivers
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits UH Benefits
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans
• Tuition Assistance for future educational loans

Position Requirements

• 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. Dimensions are:
  • 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
  • Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.