RN – Emergency Department – Full Time – 11a-11p

ONA Bidding Period: 10/18/24-10/23/24
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department  

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.   
 

Akron General’s Emergency Department is a Level I trauma center that offers the technology, expertise, and staffing to treat all injuries regardless of severity. By taking this opportunity, you will join a team that believes in teaching and mentoring caregivers to be the best they can be at their respective specialties. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.   
 

A caregiver in this position works 11:00am – 11:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Complete Emergency Department Assessment Data Base upon patient arrival, inclusive of psychosocial, educational and age specific needs of patient/family. 

• Complete ongoing assessments according to departmental/unit policies and recognize significant changes in patient condition. 

• Initiate an individualized plan of care based on assessment of patient needs and Emergency Department standards of care. 

• Include plan for appropriate teaching for patient/family. 

• Review individualized plan of care and goals with patient/family. 

• Review and document care and discharge goals with physician and patient/family. 

• Maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients. 

• Accurately administer and document IVs and medications according to established standards of care and policies and procedures. 

• Appropriately intervene when changes in patient condition occur. 

• Provide individualized and timely interventions in accordance with age specific needs and Department of Nursing/hospital policy. 

• Accurately document nursing interventions and patient responses, in accordance with policy. 

• Serve as patient/family advocate to facilitate patient care, communication, and resolution of problems and ethical dilemmas. 

• Evaluate current interventions and responses to plan of care. 

• Evaluate and modify plan of care as necessary, based on assessment by other disciplines and of the patient response to nursing interventions and established age specific standards of care/expected patient outcomes. 

• Demonstrate flexibility in providing care as individual patient care and unit needs change. 

• Establish priorities for delivery of patient care to individual patients and for assigned groups of patients. 

• Participate in and document discharge planning. 

• Communicate information in shift and unit reports regarding patient plan of care and current outcomes. 

• Using appropriate chain of command, communicate information in a timely fashion to the Director, physician, or Nursing Coordinator regarding changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues. 

• Utilize research findings in clinical practice and/or participate in research activities. 

• Assign/delegate appropriate patient care activities to other nursing caregivers based on patient needs and skill level/qualifications of staff members. 

• Function in triage nurse positions according to established Emergency Department policy. 

• Care for patients and family members during emergency or crisis situations in a calm and professional manner.  

• Provide appropriate care for alleged rape/sexual assault and/or geriatric abuse victims utilizing established Emergency Department protocols. 

• Initiate appropriate community referral for patients and families. 

• Interact in a professional manner with law enforcement, paramedics and other pre-hospital care personnel. 

• Function in flow manager role according to Emergency Department policy. 

• Assist in the orientation of registered nurses and other hospital personnel. 

• Participate in clinical instruction programs to provide learning experiences for students. 

• Share knowledge and expertise by participating in in-services and patient care conferences. 

• Attend unit meetings, nursing grand rounds, and in-services/conferences identified or required for maintaining clinical competence. 

• Serve on committees within the Department of Nursing, participate in nursing grand rounds presentations, and remain aware of activities of shared governance councils. 

• Demonstrate an understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation and internal/external disaster plans and procedures. 

• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.  

• Maintain applicable certification/licensure.  

• Maintain BLS and ACLS.  

• Obtain TNCC certification within one year of appointment and maintain currency. 

• Maintain competencies specific to patient population served. 

• Satisfactorily complete AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and Critical Care course. 

• Satisfactorily complete/pass all mandated programs as required by policy and unit-based competencies/skills as required. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing that provides clinical expertise under the supervision of qualified faculty.  

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/