Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MetroHealth; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement system

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 7 West Critical Care Step Down Unit. The role includes caring for patients with congestive heart failure, COPD, DKA and sepsis, using telemetry, EKG interpretation and advanced respiratory support.

The unit operates with rotating shifts (7a–7p/7p–7a) and rotating weekends/holidays. Ohio RN licensure and ACLS/BLS are required, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Ohio.
• BLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience.
• PRN must have certifications at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on a 14-bed Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Interpret EKGs and monitor telemetry.
• Administer and manage respiratory support (BiPAP, high flow O2, trach/vent care).
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Demonstrate critical thinking, delegation, and time management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Rescue BiPAP/High Flow Oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Time management

Delegating

Education

Registered Nurse – Ohio license

ACLS certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick

Bi-weekly Hours: 72.00

Shift: 7a-7p/7p-7a; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidays

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

All Critical Care units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and continuous telemetry monitoring.

Join our Critical Care Step Down Unit, 7 West!

Primary Patient Population:

• Congestive Heart Failure
• COPD
• DKA
• Sepsis

Primary skills utilized/learned:

• EKG interpretation
• Central Line care
• Rescue Bi-pap, High Flow Oxygen, Trach/Vents,
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies)
• Critical thinking, delegating, time management

Personnel RN will work with:

• Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Nurse Interns, Providers, PT, OT

Number of beds on unit:

• 14 beds

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Professional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association