RN – Neuroscience Med/Surg 0.9 FTE 7a-7:30p

About the role

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, a top‑ranked, 100‑year‑old community hospital. The 9100 Neuroscience Unit is a private 22‑bed unit caring for patients with strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and post‑craniotomy recovery. As a Registered Nurse on this team you will deliver exceptional, patient‑centered care, interact directly with patients and families, provide health education, and have opportunities to engage in research, shared governance, and obtain Med/Surg and Stroke certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for the patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update care goals, involve patients and families, and serve as a patient advocate.
• Administer treatments and medications, and document all care activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes and contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Delegate tasks, serve as a resource person, and pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications.
• Maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any unit‑specific certifications required.

Minimum qualifications

• 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) or American Red Cross.

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.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Work under stressful conditions and irregular hours; exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
• Medium work – exerting 20–50 lb occasionally, 10–25 lb frequently, or up to 10 lb constantly to move objects; demands exceed those for Light Work.
• Use of personal protective equipment following standard precautions as required.

Schedule

A caregiver works days from 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, including every other weekend and three holidays per year.