Post Surgical RN

MetroHealth; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement program

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Critical Care Step Down Unit 7 West on the Main Campus. The role requires a Ohio RN license, BLS, ACLS, and at least 1 year of PRN experience.

You will care for patients with CHF, COPD, DKA, and sepsis, using EKG interpretation, central line care, and ventilator support where needed. Work involves rotating shifts (7a-7p/7p-7a) with rotating weekends/holidays, 14-bed unit, and competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and retirement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or an accredited program seeking accreditation.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification current or within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification current or within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a 14-bed Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) under rotating shifts.
• Perform and interpret EKGs, manage Central lines, and assist with procedures.
• Support with ventilator-related care and respiratory therapies as needed.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, interns, and clinicians to ensure safe, quality care.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central line care

Rescue Bi-pap

High flow oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Time management

Delegation

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

Program for accreditation

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