RN - Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides direct nursing care on Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s 16-bed cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical unit. The unit cares for patients requiring extensive assistance with activities of daily living, high-risk fall precautions, and treatment for conditions and needs including pneumonia, failure to thrive, weakness, confusion, sepsis, PEG care, central lines, multiple antibiotic therapies, blood transfusions, IV push medications, cardiac drip titration, and tracheostomies. Many patients transfer from the MICU or SICU, and the unit occasionally cares for neuro overflow patients. The unit focuses on IV push medications, limited cardiac drips, and chest pain testing and monitoring.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; monitors patient condition and responds to changes; involves patients and families in care planning; and serves as a patient advocate. The role includes administering treatments and medications, documenting care, participating in interdisciplinary evaluation and quality improvement, delegating tasks, and maintaining relevant licensure, certifications, and education.

This position works days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year. The role offers hands-on experience with complex medical concerns and technologies, with opportunities for education, training, certification, and career growth.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing through a 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).
• One year of medical-surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for the assigned 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 medications, and document care.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient and family outcomes, contribute to improving care, 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.

What This Job Offers

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