Emergency Department RN - Cleveland, United States - Cleveland Clinic

Description

JoinCleveland Clinic's Main Campus ED (Emergency Department) whereresearch and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge,patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. ClevelandClinic is ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country.At Cleveland Clinic, you will workalongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endlesssupport and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one ofthe most respected healthcare organizations in theworld. The Main ED has 68 beds, the23-hour observation clinical decision unit has 10 beds, and thetransition unit has an additional 10 beds. The number of resourcesat Main Campus ED is vast with pharmacy, respiratory, caremanagement, and physicians being right at the bedside.

Asa Registered Nurse in this unit, you will quickly enhance yourskillset in caring for a variety of patients' needs, monitoringtheir health, and taking appropriate action when needed. This is acollaborative and multidisciplinary team where you will besupported, empowered, and valued in your role as a RegisteredNurse. This nurse will work with patients and families andencourage the use of our Med Hub program. This nurse will alsofocus on patients that may be experiencing one or more socialdeterminants of health and focus on those patients that areconsidered high utilizers of the EmergencyDepartment.

Theideal caregiver is someonewho:

•Works well in a fast-paced ever-changingenvironment.

•Is committed to ongoing learning anddevelopment.

•Can critically think and problem solve for patients' bestinterests.

•Communicates effectively with patients and teammembers.

Thisis an excellent opportunity for nurses who would like to advancetheir career growth opportunities within this teaching unit. Youcan become a Certified Emergency nurse (or work on othercertifications we offer). We also offer leadership opportunitiessuch as preceptor, charge nurse, or assistant nurse manager roles.

AtCleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treatour caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are alwayscreating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer:resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, andcomprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physicaland mental well-being and your future. When you join ClevelandClinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that willbe united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise ofbeing the best place to receive care and the best place to work inhealthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Provides directnursing care in accordance with established policies, proceduresand protocols of the healthcare organization. Implements andmonitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, recordsand communicates patient condition asappropriate.
• Monitors and documents patient'scondition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and/orinterventions.
• Evaluates, updates and revisesplan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expectedoutcomes.
• Serves as a primary coordinator ofall disciplines for well-coordinated patientcare.
• Administers prescribed medications andtreatments in accordance with approved nursingprotocol.
• Notes and carries out physician andnursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinatespatient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcareteam.
• Assesses educational needs of the patientand significant others considering cultural issues and otherspecial concerns.
• Provides teaching andeducational material as appropriate.
• Validatesand documents patient and family understanding ofteaching.
• Maintains professional growth anddevelopment through ongoing formal and informal education andclinical nursing study.
• Other duties asassigned.

Education:

• Graduate from an accreditedschool of professional nursing. BSNpreferred.

Certifications:

• Currentstate licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
• Proofof Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association(AHA) must be presented upon hire.
• If in aCritical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) throughAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presentedupon hire or within first year ofemployment.
• Within one year of hire RNs inChildren's Hospital and Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation willachieve and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) throughAmerican Heart Association (AHA) with the exception of the NeonatalIntensive Care Unit RNs who must achieve and maintain NeonatalResuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association(AHA) provider status and RNs in the Special Delivery Unit, whomust achieve and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)through American Heart Association(AHA).
• ONS Chemo/Bio coursecompleted within two years of hire if employed on units where chemois administered.
• If in anAdult/Combined EDs, ACLS upon hire or within one year of beginningwork in the Emergency Department.
• If in an ED,Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American HeartAssociation (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work inthe Emergency Department.
• In Dedicated TraumaCenters, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) or EmergencyNurse Pediatric Course (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24months of beginning work in the EmergencyDepartment.
• Any registered nurse or advancedpractice nurse must obtain a cancer specific certification ordemonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe ofthe facilities accreditation cycle, if they work in medicaloncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinicand/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited ClevelandClinicfacility.

Complexityof Work:

• Requires criticalthinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriateaction.

WorkExperience:

• Minimum one yearcurrent acute care RN experience in a hospital setting required foracute care settings.
• Minimum one year currentacute care RN experience and/or skilled nursing facility (SNF)experience required for SNF caresettings.
• Minimum one year current acute careRN experience and/or rehab experience required for rehab caresettings.
• Minimum one year current acute careRN experience and/or Emergency Department (ED) experience requiredfor ED settings.
• Will considerlicensed military RNexperience.

PhysicalRequirements:

• Requires fullrange of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manualand finger dexterity, and eye-handcoordination.
• Requires standing and walking forextended periods of time.
• Requires correctedvision and hearing to normal range.
• Requiresworking under stressful conditions and irregularhours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/orbody fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of forceconstantly to move objects.
• Physical Demandrequirements are in excess of those for LightWork.

PersonalProtective Equipment:

• Follows standardprecautions using personal protective equipment asrequired.