Registered Nurse- Operating Room Brecksville

Location: Breccsville Health Center

Biweekly

Hours:

40.00

Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The Metro Health System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well‑being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety‑net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Plans for, delivers, documents and evaluates nursing care of patients in an assigned area in terms of their individual needs, according to provider’s orders and in conformance with approved and recognized nursing standards of care, recognized nursing techniques, procedures and administrative policy. Directs activities of assigned nursing personnel in such care. Observes, assesses and reports on the condition of patients. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care reflecting patient’s condition, treatment, and response to care.

Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The Metro Health System.

Required

• 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 obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge relating to nursing such as biological, physical, psychosocial, and medical sciences and their applications.
• Knowledge of the use and care of instruments, equipment and supplies related to nursing service or ambulatory medical practice.
• Knowledge of the theory and principles of medical asepsis.
• Ability to maintain positive working relations with other employees and medical staff.
• High degree of physical coordination and finger‑hand dexterity.
• For PRN and Float Staff: minimum of one year (or as determined by specific clinical unit) of recent experience in area of clinical interest.
• All clinical nurses must possess or acquire within the defined period of time following placement into position, all unit‑specific competencies as defined below.

Certification Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – required by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification for Step‑down or Operating Room experience.
• One year of PACU or critical care experience for Post Procedure Care Unit.
• One year of prior psychiatric experience for Psychiatry units.
• Five years of critical care experience for Radiology.
• Prior experience in cardio‑pulmonary nursing (inpatient or outpatient), two years for Cardio‑Pulmonary Rehab.
• Experience with smoking cessation, wellness and exercise in special populations (e.g., diabetes, obesity, arthritis).
• TB clinic or public health TB experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Prior supervisory or project management experience.

Physical Requirements

• MAY sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day.
• MAY need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Visual acuity within normal range with or without correction.
• Auditory acuity within normal range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250–300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push or pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids required.
• Exposure to chemicals and cleaning products required.