RN - Acute Cardiology and Nephrology

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. 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. Akron General’s 4100 Cardiac Telemetry/Renal Unit cares for patients with conditions such as CHF, ESRD, cardiac arrythmia, acute coronary syndrome and multiple other comorbidities, and performs peritoneal dialysis. This unit gets many ICU transfers and requires caregivers who are seeking to work with complex cardiac patients. As an RN on this team, you will ensure these patients feel comfortable and safe throughout their treatment. You will gain extensive hands-on experience in a fast-paced, encouraging environment, offering a unique opportunity to either advance a new nursing career or enhance your current skillset. Caregivers in this role are provided with a structured orientation to ensure their success upon arrival to the unit. We also offer a committed preceptor during unit orientation who will prepare new caregivers to successfully manage their assignments. For those looking to enhance their skillset even further, we offer many online learning opportunities and tools to help with career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in care and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient / family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.

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)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within first year of hire

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Skills

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium work: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or greater than 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Schedule

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM – 7:30AM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.