Post Surgical RN

MetroHealth; Walton Hills (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) at the Main Campus. The unit manages patients with CHF, COPD, DKA, and Sepsis, requiring EKG interpretation, central line care, and advanced respiratory support.

Collaboration with PCNAs, interns, and other clinicians is essential. Qualified candidates will hold Ohio RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS; PRN requires 1 year of RN experience and certifications at hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; program seeking accreditation may be acceptable.
• Current RN licensure in Ohio.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Current ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience; necessary certifications on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Critical Care Step Down Unit, 7 West.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, interns, Providers, PT, OT.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, delegation, and time management to ensure patient safety.
• Perform bedside procedures and assist with endoscopies/bronchoscopies as needed.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central line care

Rescue Bi-pap

High Flow Oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Delegating

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN (preferred)

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