Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. 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.
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 10:00am-10:30pm. No weekends or holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Provide direction and support to the unit staff and supervises admissions, conducts assessment of patient's needs, and initiates nursing care plans.
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Evaluate and documents patient progress.
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Facilitate the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit.
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Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit. Serves as a liaison between the manager, staff, and other areas within the organization.
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Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
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Prepare a schedule of work assignments to ensure adequate coverage.
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Participate in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives.
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Assist in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
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Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
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Minimum two years of recent clinical nurse experience required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of employment.
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Completion of a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC – adult) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC – pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months of employment.
Physical Requirements:
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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.
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Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
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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:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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