RN Resident I - Cleveland, United States - Cleveland Clinic

Description

Jointhe Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionatecaregivers andprovidepatient-first healthcare. The H50 nursing unit for ColorectalSurgery is part of Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease &Surgical Institute (DDSI), which has beenrecognized as one of the top programs inthe country and inOhio.

As a Registered Nurse in theColorectal Surgery unit, you will providecare to patients who suffer from Crohn's disease, ulcerativecolitis, colon cancer and genetic bowel disease. An RN in this roleis familiar with complex medical histories, innovative surgicalprocedures, pain modalities, and comprehensive nutritional support.Work alongsideseasoned nurses who are eager to educate and coach new graduates.What to expect during your residencyprogram:

•Asuccess coachwill be available24/7.

•Weekly check-ins to ensure personal andprofessional goals aremet.

•Personal assessments todetermine areasfor growth andopportunity.

•10 to 12weeks of orientation along with 10residency days throughout the firstyear.

The idealfuture caregiveris someonewho:

•Is a teamplayer.

•Has excellentcommunicationskills.

•Can adapt tochange.

•Has an interestin growing leadershipskills.

•Can critically think and problem solve forpatients' bestinterests.

This is an excellent opportunityforRNs to discoverCleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease & Surgical Institute andgain hands-on experience in this rewardingunit.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know whatmatters most.That's why wetreat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we arealways creating ways to be there for you. Here,you'll find thatwe offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career foreveryone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health,your physical and mentalwell-being andyour future. When you join Cleveland Clinic,you'll be part ofa supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared valuesand purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place toreceive care and the best place to work inhealthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in a residencycore curriculum based on their individual learningneeds.
• Provides direct nursing care, alongsidea coach, in accordance with established policies, procedures andprotocols of the healthcareorganization.
• Establishes and/or revisespriorities for patient care activities based on the following:acuity of need, patient preference, and resourceavailability.
• Initiates and/or maintainsinterventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care forpatients.
• Responds to data indicating risk toindividual's health and initiates action to correct, reduce, orprevent the risk.
• Seeks supervision,consultation, assistance when unable to perform safely andindependently.
• Complies with establishedhospital/department personnel policies.
• Usescommunication strategies in order to achieve desirableoutcomes.
• Documents in patient's medical recordaccording to established guidelines.
• Otherduties 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).
• ONSChemo/Bio course complete within 1 year of employment if employedon units inpatient and/or outpatient where chemo isadministered.
• If in an Adult/Combined EDs, ACLSupon hire or within one year of beginning work in the EmergencyDepartment.
• If in an ED, Pediatric AdvancedLife Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) uponhire or within one year of beginning work in the EmergencyDepartment.
• In Dedicated Trauma Centers, TraumaNursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) or Emergency Nurse PediatricCourse (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months ofbeginning work in the Emergency Department.
• Anyregistered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancerspecific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying educationwithin the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, if theywork in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancercenter or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within anaccredited Cleveland Clinicfacility.

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:

• New grad or lessthan one year RN work experience or if experience RN moving fromnon-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting withless than one year current acute direct patient care 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 as required forprocedures.

Salaries [which may be]shown on independent job search websites reflect various marketaverages and do not represent information obtained directly fromThe Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate,we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourlyspecifics during the application and hiringprocess.