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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 at Cleveland Clinic, you will:
Provide direct nursing care.
Monitor and document patient's condition effectively.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge plans.
Maintain professional growth and development.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Has a passion for working with others.
Works well in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
Is compassionate, adaptable, and works well in a close-knit team.
Is motivated to learn, has critical thinking skills, and has decisive judgement.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.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.Job Responsibilities:
Develop processes and systems for identifying patients requiring critical assessment and intervention
Implement action plans identified through analysis of data and case reviews
Participate as a CRRC member/leader: perform entry of cases into the quality data review tool, nursing review of events prior to an emergency event or code and presentation of cases to CRRC meetings.
Analyze and remain current with evidence based practice and recommend adoption or standards in collaboration with the team
Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Agencies
Provide education and training for nursing staff related to code response roles (i.e. documentation on emergency response form code sheet, operation of the zoll defibrillator and monitor, nursing role in a code or emergency)
Collaborate with nursing professional development to provide mock codes and simulation for nursing staff
Serves as a resource/support to nursing staff, providers, patients, families and other departments.
Review patient lists and tools in the electronic medical record to prioritize assessment and intervention for high risk patients
Rounds on all inpatient units to discuss patients being followed by MET or those with newly identified clinical issues that could lead to further deterioration.
Work with primary nurse on acute patient issues; Provide coaching, education and support in real time in assessment, intervention, planning and evaluation for primary nurse delivering patient care
Address acute issues as they arise and activate full MET/Rapid Response Team when needed
Follow up with primary nurses on acute patient issues; work with primary team to address issues along-side the primary nurse; notify the entire MET/Rapid Response team for further evaluation and intervention
Respond to rapid response and code blue calls; provides critical care nursing until patient is stable or transferred to higher level of care.
Follow-up on rapid response patients that remain on the floor to assure ongoing stability.
Support patients with vascular access (ultrasound guided IV placement) and assist with procedures as able
Clinical integration of BLS/ACLS Physician Training
Other duties as assigned.
Follows Hospital 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.
Education:
BSN required.
Certifications:
Current licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio.
BLS and ACLS required.
NIHSS certification required.
National certification in critical care nursing preferred.
Complexity of Work:
Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
Simulation, orientation with other MET RN Specialists.
Work Experience:
Three years of nursing practice in a complex critical care environment.
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 working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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