Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical

MetroHealth; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West) at MetroHealth Main Campus. You will provide comprehensive nursing care for critical patients, perform ECG interpretation, line care, and support bedside procedures in a high-tech environment.

The role requires Ohio RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and a BSN is preferred. Rotating weekends/holidays and a 7a-7p/7p-7a schedule with 72 bi-weekly hours are standard.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a Critical Care Step Down Unit (7 West).
• Manage patient condition, monitor telemetry, and interpret ECGs.
• Assist with bedside procedures and collaborate with care teams.

Skills

RN

Critical care

Telemetry

ECG interpretation

Central line care

Time management

Education

Ohio RN license

ACLS

BLS

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