RN – Neuroscience Med/Surg 0.9 FTE 7a-7:30p

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

7d • 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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, 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.

Akron General’s 9100 Neuroscience Unit is a private 22-bed unit that cares for patients who suffer from strokes, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries), spinal cord injuries and s/p craniotomy (after staying in NSICU). As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

On this team, you will have opportunities to get involved in research, be a part of shared governance, gain valuable solid experience for the ICU or other specialty areas and obtain Med/Surg and Stroke certifications. You will also positively impact the patient experience as you will develop good relationships with patients and have a big impact on their lives and their families.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 7:30PM, including every other weekend and 3 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 (AHA) Certification or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient / family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.

Benefits

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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What This Job Offers

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