Registered Nurse- Critical Care SD / MedSurg 7W

MetroHealth; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) at MetroHealth Main Campus. The role involves managing acutely ill patients with CHF, COPD, DKA, and sepsis, performing EKG interpretation, central line care, and assisting with bedside procedures.

Opportunities include tuition reimbursement and certification incentives. The position requires Ohio RN licensure, BLS within 90 days, and ACLS within 6 months, with PRN options demanding 1 year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• BLS Healthcare Provider 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 at hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret EKGs and monitor patient rhythm.
• Care for patients with central lines.
• Manage Bi-pap, high-flow oxygen, and Trach/Vent support.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Demonstrate critical thinking, delegation, and time management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Bi-pap rescue

High Flow Oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Delegating

Time management

Education

Ohio RN licensure

BSN (preferred)

ACLS certification

BLS Healthcare Provider

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