Registered Nurse- Critical Care SD / MedSurg 7W

MetroHealth; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West). You will care for patients with complex conditions, perform bedside procedures, and monitor telemetry.

The role requires strong critical thinking and teamwork with PCNAs, interns, providers, PT and OT. Eligible candidates hold an Ohio RN license, BLS, ACLS (or be willing to obtain), and have at least 1 year of RN experience for PRN roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; program seeking accreditation acceptable.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (or to be obtained within 90 days).
• ACLS certification (or to be obtained within 6 months).
• PRN requires 1 year of RN experience.
• PRN must possess required certifications on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Perform bedside procedures and monitor critically ill patients.
• Interpret ECGs and respond to telemetry alerts.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, nurse interns, providers, PT and OT.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central line care

BiPAP rescue

High flow oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Delegating

Time management

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BSN

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