Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical

MetroHealth; Bratenahl (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement system

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) at the MetroHealth Main Campus. You will provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients, perform EKG interpretation, central line care, and assist with bedside procedures within a 14-bed unit.

The role requires current Ohio RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS, with PRN candidates needing 1 year of RN experience.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients in the 14-bed Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Perform EKG interpretation and central line care.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Manage care for patients with complex needs including BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and ventilator support.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, delegation, and time management in a fast-paced environment

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Rescue Bi-pap / High Flow Oxygen

Trach/Vents

Bedside procedures assistance

Critical thinking

Time management

Delegation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

RN licensure in Ohio

Tools

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS certification

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