
About Lakeside 55 (Digestive & Pulmonary Health Acute Care Unit)
Lakeside 55 is a 20 bed non-telemetry floor that has a primary focus of gastrointestinal and pulmonary health. The levels of experience on the division vary which make for a great learning environment as there are nurses and nursing assistants with twenty plus years of experience down to new graduates. Because of the small size of the unit and years of experience our staff have, Lakeside 55 has developed a reputation as being a supportive, fun, and family-like unit. Click the link below to find out more information about this unique unit. Digestive & Pulmonary Health (Lakeside 55)
Why join University Hospitals
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.
Benefits and Perks
·Competitive rate + $4.00 additional hourly pay
·Up to $8,000 sign on bonus for Full Time Employees
·Relocation assistance
·Medical, dental, and vision coverage
·Paid time off
·Flexible scheduling options
·Retirement and pension plan
·Free parking for part time and full time employees
Required For All Jobs
·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.
Position Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.
1 year of RN experience required
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.
License Requirements:
Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation
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

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.