New Grad RN Resident- Rapid Observation Unit

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad RN Resident works in Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s Rapid Observation Unit, part of the Emergency Department. The unit treats and evaluates patients while determining whether they need hospital admission. The RN provides direct nursing care throughout the patient care journey, interacts with patients and families, supports their experience, and provides healthcare education as needed. The position offers opportunities to build relationships with patients, make a positive impact on patients and families, and potentially move into other areas such as the ER, CVI, or PACU and advance on the clinical ladder.

The caregiver works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Cardiac and/or telemetry experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a given patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in care, and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document care.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient and family outcomes, contribute to care improvement, and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks and serve as a resource person.
• Pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification and licensure, and obtain certifications required for the unit.
• Interact with patients and families and provide healthcare education as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree