Experienced RN Critical Care Float Staff Flex Option 12

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

41d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Surgical Intensive Care (SICU) and Medical Intensive Care (MICU) Units provide comprehensive critical medical support to diverse populations. 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)
TNCC certification (within one year of appointment)
NIH Stroke Scale training (if new to critical care during orientation)

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.