RN- Emergency Department

Posted:
7/17/2024, 6:32:14 AM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Bel Air, Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

RN- Emergency Department

                        

Location

Uniontown

                    

Facility

Health and Wellness Green

                     

Department

Emergency Department-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK0645

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am/3:00pm-3:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility  


As a PRN Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will be responsible for: 

  • Providing nursing care to adult, geriatric, adolescent and pediatric patients based on established standards of nursing care. 

  • Utilizing case management principles, the nursing process and knowledge from various health care disciplines. 

  • Collaborating with other nursing staff and physicians to ensure top-quality patient care.  


The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

  • Excels in a fast-paced environment.  

  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic.  

  • Has excellent critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.  

  • Thrives in a team environment.  

  • Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.  


As an RN, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You’ll remain professionally challenged as you shape the nursing career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at 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. 

Responsibilities:

  • Completes Emergency Department assessment data based upon patients arrival, inclusive of psychosocial, educational and age specific needs.
  • Reviews and documents care and discharge goals with physician and patient and family.
  • Accurately administers and documents IVs and medications according to established standards of care and policies and procedures.
  • Accurately intervenes when changes in a patient's condition occur and documents nursing interventions and patients responses in accordance with policy.
  • Assigns/delegates appropriate patient care activities to other nursing staff based on patient needs and skill level/qualifications of staff members.
  • Provides appropriate care for alleged rape/sexual assault victims utilizing established ED protocols.
  • Demonstrates ability to initiate appropriate community referral for patients and families.
  • 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Must obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within three months of employment/transfer.
  • Other duties as assigned


Education:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferred.


Certifications:

  • Current license as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Must obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within three months of employment/transfer.


Complexity of Work:

  • Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.


Work Experience:

  • Two years emergency room experience preferred, or candidates with relevant critical care experience may be considered.


Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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