RN - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

75d

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 treating our patients as family. The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at Akron General in Ohio is a 24/7 facility where specialty Physicians diagnose and treat epilepsy. This unit receives a combination of high acuity seizure patients along with medical overflow. As an RN on this team, you will assist these professionals and fellow nursing staff in caring for patients of all ages. Your work will focus on performing routine and intermediate Polysomnographic and Electroencephalographic tests and assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care plans. This unit offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can grow as a healthcare provider and make a difference in your community.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association within three months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Epilepsy Monitoring Unit experience
• Critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize significant changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update measurable goals.
• Involve the patient/family (or designee) in developing a plan of care individualized to patient cultural, religious and educational needs and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, medications and treatments safely in accordance with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice and institutional policy.
• Delegate tasks/assignments to employees, serve as a resource person, recognize and acknowledge peer accomplishments, and accept/receive constructive criticism.
• Maintain membership in professional organizations.
• Perform Polysomnograms and Electroencephalograms, provide technical interpretations of sleeping disorder patterns and perform daily troubleshooting and electroencephalograms checks using established techniques.
• Assist with basic waveform analysis or recording waveforms and equipment assessments, recognize basic seizure patterns and respond appropriately.
• Review and document progress of care and discharge goals with patient/family.
• Communicate information regarding patient plans of care, current outcomes and acuity at shift report.
• Communicate information in a timely fashion to Director, Physician, or Nursing Coordinator regarding changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues.
• Participate in research activities.
• Assist in orientation of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other hospital personnel.
• Serve on committees within the Department of Nursing, participate in nursing grand rounds presentations and remain aware of activities of shared governance councils.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements, applicable certification/licensure and BLS/ACLS Certifications.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree