Experienced RN – Neuroscience

About the Unit

The H60 Neurosciences Nursing Unit at Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus cares for complex neurological medical and surgical patients diagnosed with conditions such as stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, brain and spine tumors, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, degenerative brain diseases and spinal disorders. The unit is certified as part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center within Cleveland Clinic’s nationally ranked Neurological Institute, and nursing staff are highly trained specialists in advanced neurological assessment techniques. New caregivers receive individualized orientation with opportunities such as operating room observation, interactive case studies with nurse practitioners and residents, clinic observations, one-on-one preceptors, and weekly progress meetings. The unit performs complex procedures including craniotomies for brain tumors, shunts, aneurysm coiling/clipping, deep brain stimulators, SA drain evaluations, spinal procedures, laminectomy, discectomy and fusions with hardware.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program to help pay off student debt
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being — prioritizes caregiver safety with incident identification, reporting, response, and safety resources

Schedule

Day/night rotation: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care
• Implement and monitor patient care plans
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions
• Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs
• Educate patients and family with educational materials considering cultural issues and other special concerns
• Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing protocol

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN, BSN)
• 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 OR military RN experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Working under stressful conditions and irregular hours
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids
• Medium Work — exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Hourly range: $35.50 – $55.60. The pay range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation is determined after considering work history, experience, skill set, and education. The range does not include applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions).