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Bi-weekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Primary weekdays; Must be Flexible to cover shifts based on unit needs

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!

In cooperation and conjunction with the nurse manager, plans, coordinates, and evaluates all unit activities impacting patient care delivery; holds self and staff accountable for identification, evaluation, documentation, and appropriate intervention of patients’ needs to ensure quality, cost-effective, and evidence-based patient care. Ensures the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through the implementation of the American Nursing Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Works with the nurse manager to support unit operations, including practice and financial management. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

_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 ANM will work with_ _:_

+ ·RNs, Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Nurse Interns, Providers, PT, OT _Number of beds on unit:_

+ 14 bedsMetroHealth 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.

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.

+ Current AHA certification(s) relevant to clinical practice area (as outlined in the RN Clinical Nurse job description).

+ 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.

+ Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication, delegation, and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.