RN – Acute Care General Emergent Surgery and Trauma Unit

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s 52A Surgical Unit is a post-surgical unit specializing in general surgeries such as bariatric gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y, cholecystectomy, thyroidectomy, colostomy and urostomy procedures. It is also the primary trauma floor for patients who do not require ICU care. Patients may arrive directly from the PACU or ED and require close monitoring and mobilization. The unit uses the surgical Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, including frequent mobilization, to help reduce reliance on narcotics and shorten patients’ length of stay. Caregivers should be prepared to manage drains, dressing changes, patient mobility and pain. The RN provides direct nursing care and works with fellow caregivers to support the best possible patient experience. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care; monitoring patients and responding to changes in condition; involving patients and families in care; administering treatments and medications; documenting care; and participating in interdisciplinary evaluation and quality improvement. The RN also delegates tasks, serves as a resource, pursues ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintains licensure and applicable certifications, and obtains any certifications required by the unit. The schedule is nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year. The position requires physical activity, including handling and lifting patients, extended standing and walking, and working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids may occur. Standard Precautions and personal protective equipment are required as appropriate for procedures.

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 (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Use personal protective equipment as required for procedures and follow Standard Precautions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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 required unit-specific certifications.
Manage drains, dressing changes, patient mobility and pain as needed for the surgical and trauma patient population.
Work nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year.