Registered Nurse- Critical Care SD / MedSurg 7W

MetroHealth; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth in Solon, OH is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).

You will provide care to patients with congestive heart failure, COPD, DKA and sepsis, with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and access to advanced telemetry and bedside monitoring. Bi-weekly hours are 72 in a full-time role; weekend/holiday rotations apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and RN licensure.
• Current Ohio RN licensure; BLS and ACLS certifications required or obtained within specified timelines.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Ventilatory support

Bedside procedure support

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS certification

Job description

Bi-Weekly Hours:72.00 (Full Time)

Shift:7a-7p/7p-7a; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidays

***Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for RNs with qualifying experience; $5,000 for New Graduate RNs***

All Critical Care units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and continuous telemetry monitoring. The Critical Care Step-Down (CCSD) team staffs the Cardiac Hospitalist Unit. As a medical-surgical unit, the nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1.

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:

• 24 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN