Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

MetroHealth; South Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

OPERS retirement plan

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick is seeking a registered nurse to join the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West). You will care for patients with congestive heart failure, COPD, DKA and sepsis, perform EKG interpretation, central line care, and assist with bedside procedures, applying critical thinking and teamwork in a high-acuity environment.

Unit features 14 beds with advanced telemetry; bi-weekly hours totaling 72, rotating 7a–7p with weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider certification.
• ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience.
• PRN must possess required certifications on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on a 14-bed Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Perform EKG interpretation, central line care and bedside procedures.
• Monitor patient status and respond to emergencies with critical thinking.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

BiPAP/vent management

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

ACLS 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