Experienced RN - Critical Care - Surgical ICU/Medical ICU - 7p-7a - FT

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years.Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals.We are committed to serving the community andtreatingour patients as family.  

The24-bed4800Surgical Intensive Care (SICU) and Medical Intensive Care (MICU)Unitsat Akron Generalprovide comprehensivecritical medical support todiverse populationsfrom youngadultto geriatric patients.As an RN serving these patients, you will ensure they feel comfortable and safe throughout treatment. This position offers you an opportunity toenhanceyourcritical care,traumaand CRRT dialysisknowledgewhile making a difference in the lives of everyone you meet, every day.

HowYou’llBenefit

• Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And ifyou’rerelocatingto join us, you could be eligible for relocationassistance.

• Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority,identifying,reportingand responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

A caregiver in this position worksnights from 7:00PM– 7:30AM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

• Provide direct nursing care.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.

• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patientconditionand respond appropriately. 

• Develop and update goals and involve patients and families in developing plans of care.

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and serve as a patient advocate. 

• Provide nursing care,administertreatments and medication anddocument. 

• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes, contribute to the improvement ofcareandparticipatein the quality improvement process.

• Delegate tasks/assignments, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications,maintainapplicable certification/licensureand obtain any required certifications specific to the unit. 

• Review and document progress and discharge goals with patients and families.

• Participate in and document patient care, dischargeplanningand case management conferences. 

• Communicate informationregardingpatient plan of care, currentoutcomesand acuity at shift report.

• Communicate changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues, ensure JCAHO Core Measures related to nursing care are achieved, incorporate patient safety goals and complete all paper and electronic records.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing(Diploma,ADNor BSN program)

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification throughtheAmerican Heart Association (AHA)upon hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American HeartAssociation(AHA) within one year of hire

• TCAR certification within24 monthsof hire

• One year of current ICU or acute care RN experience in a hospital setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’sof Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Experience in a critical care setting