Registered Nurse

Healthcare Staffing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Staffing seeks a dedicated RN in Zanesville, Ohio for night shift in the Progressive Care Unit. The role involves providing direct patient care, coordinating with caregivers, and ensuring compliance with health policies.

Applicants must hold a current Ohio RN License and ADN, with CPR certification required within 30 days. Key skills include attention to detail and effective communication. This position also requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate call coverage and varying shift times.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN License and ADN required.
• CPR certification needed within 30 days of employment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to physician orders.
• Administer prescribed medications and assess conditions.
• Collaborate with other caregivers in the unit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively

Clinical knowledge application

Education

Current Ohio RN License and ADN

CPR certification

Tools

OPTIME/EPIC software

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: Night Shift – 12 (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Department: Progressive Care Unit (PCU).

Overview of Position

Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.
• Takes and records measurements or readings.
• Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
• Participates in keeping unit prepared for HFAP on an ongoing basis.
• Assists with patient rounds.
• Demonstrates proficiency with critical thinking related to preoperative assessment and postoperative care of surgical patients.
• Demonstrates flexibility to accommodate work schedule and scheduled shifts to include equality of call coverage, starting early, late shift.
• Proficient with specimen collection/documentation.
• Completes documentation of daily unit maintenance checks.
• Demonstrates proficiency with OPTIME/EPIC.
• Completes all mandatory competencies within posted time frames (e.g., moderate sedation, annual competency).

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN License and ADN.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
• Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as to observe and analyze reactions and apply clinical knowledge.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plans.
• Demonstrates competence in age‑specific patient care.
• Additional qualifications for specific units:
  • a. Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit:
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or obtain within one year of hire.
    • Must complete Genesis phlebotomy training within one year of hire.
  • b. Clinical Decision Unit:
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or obtain within one year of hire.
  • c. Critical Progressive Care Float Pool (CPFP):
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or obtain within one year of hire.
    • Must complete Genesis phlebotomy training within one year of hire.
    • Must have one year of experience in Step‑down, CCU, or Emergency Services.

Work Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

Genesis is committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of the specific job.