Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.As a Registered Nurse, you will become familiar with complex medical histories, innovative surgical procedures, pain modalities, and comprehensive nutritional support. Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:
Providing direct nursing care.
Monitoring, recording, and communicating patients' conditions as appropriate.
Preparing patient care plans.
Administering prescribed medications.
The future caregiver is someone who:
Communicates effectively with patients and team members.
Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.
Can provide emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to patients.
The Registered Nurse selected for this position will be eligible for tuition reimbursement as part of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being, and future. We offer our caregivers many opportunities for professional development. The Professional Ladder Program, professional development courses through our Global Leadership & Learning Institute, and opportunities to advance into management are just a few.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.Responsibilities:
Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Assures completion of patient histories. Obtains vital signs. Maintains timely flow of patients.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.
Collaborates with scheduling staff and physician(s) in the coordination of appointment scheduling. Ensures timely treatment of patients in acute and emergency situations.
Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, screens calls, takes messages, provides information and follows up on patient issues in a timely manner.
Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Maintains and reviews patient's records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results in patient records.
Schedules patient appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures ordered by the physician.
Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Orders medical supplies needed.
Promotes health and wellness in the practice and community and serves as a patient advocate.
Educates staff on new equipment, policy, updates, etc.
Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Other duties as assigned
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certifications:
Current license in the State of Ohio. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Complexity of Work:
Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
Work Experience:
One year of professional nursing experience in a physician practice setting preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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Full-time