RN - Rapid Observation Unit

About the Role

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, a Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and provide stellar care at one of the nation’s top healthcare organizations. The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) delivers care to patients who may benefit from extended observation, aiming to discharge or admit patients within 18 hours of arrival. As an RN on this team, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering exceptional care and healthcare education throughout the patient journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

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) or American Red Cross.
• One year of current acute care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Clinical experience.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, 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.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program to help pay off student debt.
• Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career.
• Relocation assistance for those relocating to join the team.
• Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being prioritizes caregiver safety, providing resources for identifying, reporting, and responding to incidents.

Schedule

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements.

Pay

Pay range for new hires: $35.50 – $55.60 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This 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, vision, retirement savings contributions).