Critical Care Nurse - CCU Stepdown (Nights)

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking a Staff Nurse, RN for 2 West - CCU Stepdown on nights in Newark, OH. The role delivers frontline patient care using the nursing process and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include medication administration, supervision of licensed and ancillary staff, and supporting physicians during invasive and non-invasive procedures. Ohio RN licensure and ACLS commitment required.

Qualifications

• Current R.N. licensure in Ohio (must be maintained).
• Current CPR card and maintain.
• Obtain/maintain ECG rhythm recognition.
• Ability to formulate nursing care plans.
• Obtain ACLS within six months and maintain.
• Maintain knowledge of new technology and equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Successful candidate must have excellent critical thinking skills.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of all equipment and procedures/treatments generally used in the care of critical patients.
• Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of RN practice.
• Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs and other ancillary staff
• Assist physician with invasive/ non‑invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit.
• Perform crisis intervention.
• Monitor and ensure the accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
• Administer and monitor Critical Care drugs safely/accurately.
• Perform defibrillation, cardioversion, and external pacing effectively/safely.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Clinical assessment & care planning

Communication with care team

Education

Ohio RN licensure

ACLS certification within 6 months

CPR certification

ECG rhythm recognition

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking a Staff Nurse, RN for 2 West - CCU Stepdown on nights in Newark, OH. The role delivers frontline patient care using the nursing process and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include medication administration, supervision of licensed and ancillary staff, and supporting physicians during invasive and non-invasive procedures. Ohio RN licensure and ACLS commitment required.