Registered Nurse (RN) Ventilator Care Unit Assist

Registered Nurse (RN) - Ventilator Care Unit Assist Exciting New Position Northcrest Nursing and Rehab 12-Hour Shifts Days $8,000 Sign-On Bonus Great Place to Work® Certified Northcrest Nursing and Rehab is opening a brand-new Ventilator Care Unit , and we're looking for committed Registered Nurses (RN) ready to step into a rewarding, high-acuity clinical role. Whether you have vent experience or are brand new to respiratory care, you will be fully trained and competency-checked by our Respiratory Therapy Director to ensure you feel confident and supported. This is a consistent dayshift, 12-hour role in a modern, resident-focused specialty unit. Position Summary As an RN in a Long-Term Care Vent Unit provides high-acuity nursing care to ventilator- and trach-dependent residents. This role blends strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and compassionate leadership. You will work closely with our Respiratory Therapy Director, Respiratory Therapists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. You will work alongside the Charge Nurse and CNA's to provide respiratory care and support. Training & Support Full ventilator and trach-care training provided You will be trained and fully competency-verified by our RT Director Ongoing support, refreshers, and clinical guidance available anytime Ideal for RNs who want to expand their clinical skills in a specialty area Primary Responsibilities Clinical Care Perform comprehensive nursing and respiratory assessments Monitor ventilator settings, alarms, and changes in condition Provide trach care, sterile suctioning, and airway management Administer respiratory medications and treatments accurately Document assessments, progress notes, and care plans Respiratory Support Collaborate closely with RTs and our RT Director Respond promptly to respiratory distress or changes in status Participate in vent weaning programs as appropriate Maintain infection control standards around all respiratory equipment Communication & Leadership Assist with new unit workflow development Maintain a calm, safe, and resident-centered environment Safety & Compliance Uphold all regulatory requirements Participate in quality assurance and improvement efforts Ensure proper documentation and reporting practices Qualifications Active RN license in Ohio Ventilator or high-acuity experience a plus, not required Strong clinical assessment skills Ability to remain organized and calm in a fast-paced unit Team-focused, compassionate, and dependable Why Northcrest? $8,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs Dayshift, 12-hour positions Training and competency provided by our RT Director Brand-new Ventilator Care Unit with modern equipment Great Place to Work® Certified Supportive administrative and clinical leadership Schedule Dayshift only 12-hour shifts Every other weekend rotation Full-time, part-time, and PRN options (Sign-on bonus for FT only) Benefits Medical, dental, vision PTO Tuition reimbursement Employee recognition programs Referral bonuses