RN - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (Neuro Expansion)

About the role

The RN assigned to the Level IV M60 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides expert care to adult patients with suspected or confirmed seizure disorders. Caregivers in this unit are passionate about supporting both the physical and mental struggles associated with these conditions, as many patients experience high anxiety due to the uncertainty of diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out the physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of current acute care RN experience, will consider military RN experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Qualifications

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires 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.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of epilepsy and seizure disorders.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and pharmacology.

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $35.50 Maximum hourly: $55.60