RN - New Life Center - Labor & Delivery/Perinatal

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital’s high-acuity Labor & Delivery Unit, providing labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care during the intrapartum period. The role involves direct interaction with patients and families, supporting their experience and providing healthcare education as needed. The caregiver works nights from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and has on-call requirements.

The RN provides and documents nursing care, assesses and responds to changes in patient condition, and coordinates care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. The role also includes maternal and/or infant admission assessments, patient advocacy, contributing to quality improvement, supporting patient safety and required nursing measures, and maintaining relevant certifications and licensure.

Requirements

• Graduate of 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 or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire.
• Complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• One year of RN Labor and Delivery/Perinatal 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 planning; coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care; and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary evaluation of patient and family outcomes, contribute to care improvement, and participate in quality improvement.
• Delegate tasks and assignments; serve as a resource person, role model, and mentor; pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications; maintain applicable certification and licensure; and obtain unit-required certifications.
• Complete maternal and/or infant admission assessments, 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Relocation assistance may be available to eligible relocating employees.

What This Job Offers

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