RN Respiratory

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse will provide skilled nursing care primarily on the Respiratory unit, which includes care for COVID patients, and may occasionally float to various Med-Surg units such as Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, Observation, and Emergency Department boarders. The role requires expertise in telemetry and stepdown patient care, proficiency with Epic EMR, and strong clinical skills to ensure high-quality patient outcomes during night shifts. Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients on the Respiratory unit and other Med-Surg units as needed.
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Monitor telemetry and stepdown patients, interpreting cardiac rhythms accurately.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient information and care activities using Epic EMR system.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and protocols for patient safety and care quality.
• Participate in unit-specific initiatives and quality improvement activities.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 3 years recent/current experience in telemetry and/or stepdown nursing.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR system (no refresher training available).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret telemetry monitoring.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working with respiratory and COVID patient populations.
• Previous experience in multiple Med-Surg specialty units including Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, and Emergency Department.

Special Considerations:

• Night shift work from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Every other weekend work is required.
• No on-call requirements.
• Competency testing in telemetry and Epic proficiency on first day; inability to pass results in termination.
• Start date limited to November 16th unless returning Genesis traveler within last 9 months.

Scheduling:

• 36 hours per week on night shift (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Scheduled shifts include every other weekend.