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Job description
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 bonusfor 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
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Worksite address
napoleon, OH, 43545, US
Who can apply
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