RN - Transitional Care and Discharge Unit
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Mercy Hospital's 4A Transitional Care and Discharge Unit is a 12-bed unit that will be opening permanently to reduce Emergency Department holding and to promote better throughput. Patients in this unit consist of those who are transitioning from acute care to home or another care setting and patients who no longer require the intensity of acute hospital care but still need specialized medica, nursing or other care before discharge. As an RN on the 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.
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) or American Red Cross
- One year of current acute care RN experience in a hospital setting
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patients' conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patients' discharge needs.
- Educate patients and their families.
Benefits
- Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you're relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance. For a full list of benefits, click here.
- Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
