RN – Acute Care Neurology and Cardiac Telemetry

Job Summary

The 8100 Family Practice Unit at Akron General is a high acuity, fast-paced, Neuro/Cardiac Telemetry unit with patients requiring extensive ADL assistance. The RN will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient care journey, interacting directly with patients and their families.

What You’ll Bring

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within one year of hire
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred

What You’ll Do

• 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 developing plans of care, coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and serve as a patient advocate
• Delegate tasks/assignments, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit

Benefits

• Industry leading benefits including RN Loan Repayment program and Tuition Reimbursement program
• Safety resources provided by Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being
• Flexible scheduling including nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., every other weekend, and 3 holidays per year
• Opportunities for advancement in nursing support career paths
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Caregiver discounts, adoption assistance, employee assistance program, and paid maternity and parental leave

Pay & Schedule

• Full Time schedule with nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., every other weekend, and 3 holidays per year
• Salary range TBD, reflecting various market averages