Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Through providing the communities in and around Summit County with top-quality patient care. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department, you will be responsible for:
• Delivering cost-effective, quality nursing care to adult and adolescent patients.
•Utilizing case management principles, the nursing process and knowledge from various healthcare disciplines.
• Managing and collaborating with other caregivers.
• Promoting and demonstratingnursing care and guest relations standards and guest relations standards.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
•Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Easily adapts to change.
• Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests.
•Provides care with compassion and empathy.
The Registered Nurse selected for this position will be eligible for tuition reimbursement as part of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being, and future. We offer our caregivers many opportunities for professional development. The Professional Ladder Program, professional development courses through our Global Leadership & Learning Institute, and opportunities to advance into management are just a few. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Completes Emergency Department assessment data based upon patients arrival, inclusive of psychosocial, educational and age specific needs.
- Reviews and documents care and discharge goals with physician and patient and family.
- Accurately administers and documents IVs and medications according to established standards of care and policies and procedures.
- Accurately intervenes when changes in a patient's condition occur and documents nursing interventions and patients responses in accordance with policy.
- Assigns/delegates appropriate patient care activities to other nursing staff based on patient needs and skill level/qualifications of staff members.
- Provides appropriate care for alleged rape/sexual assault victims utilizing established ED protocols.
- Demonstrates ability to initiate appropriate community referral for patients and families.
- Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Must obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within three months of employment/transfer.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferred.
Certifications:
- Current license as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Must obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within three months of employment/transfer.
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
Work Experience:
- Two years emergency room experience preferred, or candidates with relevant critical care experience may be considered.
Physical Requirements:Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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