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Cleveland Clinic RN Medical/Surgical 5100 7p-7a in Akron, Ohio
ONA Bidding Period 11/21/23- 11/28/23
Join Cleveland Clinic's Akron General Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Through providing the communities in and around Summit County with top-quality patient care, Akron General earned the No. 1 hospital ranking in Akron, the No. 7 hospital ranking in Ohio, and maintains Magnet status, the highest international recognition for excellence in nursing. 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.
The 5100 Unit's team of caregivers at Akron General Hospital pride themselves on providing top-quality and patient-centered care all while ensuring the safety of their patients. In being a Medical-Surgical-Gynecology unit, caregivers provide direct nursing care to diverse populations of patients. As a Registered Nurse in this unit, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a given patient population.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
-Demonstrates a strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
-Thrives in a fast-paced team environment.
-Provides care with compassion, empathy, and positivity.
-Has excellent critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.
-Is eager to learn and grow as a Registered Nurse.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning and growth opportunities.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
ASSESSMENTS: Completes ongoing assessments.
Recognizes significant changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
PLANNING: Develops measurable goals for identified problems.
Updates goals for identified problems.
Involves the patient/family (or designee) in developing a plan of care individualized to patient cultural, religious and educational needs.
Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Serves as a patient advocate.
IMPLEMENTATION: Provides nursing care based on patient-centered outcomes and standards of care that are based on current research and evidence-based practice.
Safely administers patient care and treatments in accordance with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice and institutional policy.
Safely administers medications in accordance with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice and institutional policy
Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology and approved abbreviations.
EVALUATION: Participates in on-going interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes and contributes to the improvement of care.
Participates in the quality improvement processes.
LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Delegates tasks/assignments to employees according to their ability and within the scope of their job descriptions and according to the Delegation by Licensed Nurses, Ohio Administrative Code.
Serves as a resource person sharing knowledge/skills.
Acts as a role model/mentor.
Recognizes and acknowledges peer accomplishments.
Accepts/gives constructive criticism.
Participates in the Peer and Self-Review process.
Pursues on-going education and/or certification in specialty.
Maintains membership in professional organizations.
Involves self in professional development opportunities including community activities.
Adheres to values/guest service standards and Guiding Principles.
Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains BLS.
Follows ho spital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Certifications:
Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio.
BLS required
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
Work Experience:
Physical Requirements:
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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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