RN - Children's Rehab Hospital
About The Position
The RN at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation provides nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and rehabilitation needs. The 24-hour inpatient hospital supports children in developing the skills, confidence, and independence they need to participate in the world after discharge. Nurses build relationships with patients and families, celebrate milestones, provide education, and help families transition home. The hospital includes a Rehabilitation Unit for children recovering from traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, burns, complex surgeries, severe illnesses, wounds, and other conditions requiring intensive rehabilitation; a Pain Program for children and adolescents living with chronic pain; and a Pediatric Medical Unit for patients with complex needs such as cardiac and respiratory conditions, tracheostomies, ventilator dependence, neonatal abstinence syndrome, central lines, post-transplant care, long-term antibiotic or TPN therapy, and enteral nutrition. Nurses are oriented to all three areas and may provide care across them based on patient needs and census. The RN works with a collaborative interdisciplinary team, supported by physicians and respiratory therapists on site 24/7. The position involves three 12-hour shifts, scheduled 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday work required.
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) or American Red Cross.
- Achieve and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the AHA within one year of hire.
- For critical care areas, present Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA or ALS through the American Red Cross upon hire or within the first year of employment.
- One year of current acute care RN experience and/or rehabilitation experience is required for rehabilitation care settings.
- Licensed military RN experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, document, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
