Experienced RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Critical Care Float Staff – Weekend Flex

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s new Level II Progressive Care Unit (PCU), provides personalized, high-quality care with a 1:3 RN to patient ratio. This unit cares for patients with a wide range of conditions, including those requiring non-invasive BiPAP, continuous pulse oximetry, insulin infusions, select cardiac or vasoactive drips, chronic tracheostomy ventilation, acute stroke care, spinal drains, transvenous pacemakers, and arterial monitoring. As a Critical Care Float RN, you are responsible for providing nursing care to patients of all ages. At Akron General, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families every day, all while pursuing higher education resources and advancing your skills.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross within one year of hire
• One year of current RN ICU or acute care experience in a hospital setting

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Two years of critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize significant changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals as needed and involve the patient/family (or designee) in development.
• Provide nursing care and administer medications/treatments.
• Participate in on-going interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes and contribute to the improvement of care.
• Delegate tasks/assignments to employees according to their abilities, serve as a resource person and acknowledge peer accomplishments.
• Satisfactorily complete Critical Care Course as administered by Staff Development (if new to critical care) and NIH Stroke Scale training (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) (if new to critical care during orientation) and ACLS and TNCC certification (within one year of appointment).
• Review and document progress of care and discharge goals with patient/family.
• Identify need and accept responsibility for becoming a consistent caregiver for patients with complex care needs.
• Participate in and document patient care, discharge planning and case management conferences and communicate information at shift report.
• Assist in orientation of RNs, LPNs and other hospital personnel.

Benefits

• Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
• Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree