Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

MetroHealth; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to join the 7 West Critical Care Step Down Unit at MetroHealth Main Campus. The role involves comprehensive patient care, assigning skilled tasks, and supporting patients with complex conditions in a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include EKG interpretation, central line care, and assist with emergency bedside procedures, while collaborating with PCNAs, interns, and providers to maintain exceptional care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and Ohio RN licensure.
• Current BLS; ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience and active certifications at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care on the 7 West Critical Care Step Down Unit.
• Perform EKG interpretation and central line care.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies) and respiratory support.
• Coordinate with PCNAs, interns, providers, PT/OT to ensure patient care.
• Monitor 14-bed unit and ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Ventilation support

Bedside procedures support

Critical thinking & time management

Education

Ohio RN licensure

BSN preferred

ACLS certification

BLS certification

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