Registered Nurse- Pre/Post

MetroHealth; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 to join the Main Campus Pre/Post Recovery team. You will support pre-operative assessment, administer medications, and assist with post-operative care in OR/IR/Cath Lab settings.

The role involves pain and respiratory status management, collaboration with OR/ED/Inpatient staff, and daily handling of 75–100 cases. Ohio RN licensure and BLS are required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• BLS/CPR certification (AHA Basic Life Support) required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire.
• BSN preferred and Magnet-recognized certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative patient assessment and support.
• Administer medication and provide patient education.
• Venipuncture and basic nursing procedures.
• Post-operative pain management and respiratory status assessment.
• Collaborate with OR/ED/Inpatient RNs, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other teams.
• Manage 75–100 cases daily on the Main Campus Pre/Post Recovery unit.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Venipuncture

Pain management

Respiratory assessment

Patient comfort support

Education

Ohio RN licensure

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick

Bi-weekly Hours: 40.00

Shift: Variable start and end times

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.

Join our Main Campus Pre/Post Recovery team!

Primary Patient Population:

• Pre-operative for OR, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 post-operative OR, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Phase 2 post-operative Endoscopy

Primary skills utilized/learned:

Pre-operative

• Patient Assessment and support
• Administer medication and provide patient education
• Venipuncture

Post-operative

• Pain control
• Assessing baseline respiratory status
• Overall comfort control

Personnel RN will work with:

• OR/ ED/Inpatient RNs, Pre/Post Phase 2 staff, Anesthesia staff, Surgeons, PT, Radiology, Pharmacy

Number of OR Suites/Cases:

• 75- 100 cases daily

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.
• 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