RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its new Level II Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The unit provides personalized, high-quality care with a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio for patients with a range of conditions, including those requiring non-invasive BiPAP, continuous pulse oximetry, insulin infusions, select cardiac or vasoactive drips, chronic tracheostomy ventilation, acute stroke care, spinal drains, transvenous pacemakers, and arterial monitoring. The RN delivers care throughout the patient journey, works directly with patients and families, and provides healthcare education as needed.

The position is based at Akron General Medical Center in Akron and works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and three holidays per year. Cleveland Clinic highlights benefits including an RN Loan Repayment program, tuition reimbursement, and potential relocation assistance for eligible relocating caregivers. Caregiver safety and well-being resources are provided through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program).
• Current Ohio 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 American Red Cross upon hire or within the first year of employment.
• One year of current stepdown, ICU, or critical care RN experience, or one year of acute care RN experience in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Critical care experience.
• Stepdown 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 care goals and involve patients and families in developing plans of care.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of 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 assignments, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification and licensure, and obtain unit-required certifications.
• Review and document progress and discharge goals with patients and families.
• Participate in and document patient care, discharge planning, and case management conferences.
• Communicate patient care plans, current outcomes, and acuity at shift report.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and patient care or unit issues; ensure nursing-related JCAHO Core Measures are achieved, incorporate patient safety goals, and complete paper and electronic records.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program to help pay off student debt.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance may be available to eligible relocating caregivers.
• Caregiver safety resources through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being.

What This Job Offers

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