staff rn medical unit - Ohio, United States - Cleveland Clinic

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    Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. South Pointe Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On this team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your assigned unit. South Pointe Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

    You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

    As a Registered Nurse (RN) at South Pointe Hospital, you will:


    • Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
    • Monitor and document patient's condition effectively and timeliness of care and/or interventions.
    • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
    • Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
    • Maintain professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.

    Has a minimum of one year of acute care RN experience in a hospital setting (National Certification is welcomed, but not required).


    • This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within this teaching unit.
    At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most.

    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.

    Provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients in a variety of healthcare settings.

    completes nursing assessment, documents findings in patient records and notifies physician of abnormal findings.
    Establishes a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family and health care team.
    Coordinates ongoing care. Provides telephone triage and call rotations per department needs.

    Performs nursing procedures and treatments as directed by physician or LIP in the treatment and management of patient care.

    Evaluates, initiates and maintains standards of care consistent with CCHS policies and procedures.
    Assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned.
    Directs, coordinates and participates in the evaluation and supervision of nursing care provided to patients.
    Establishes patient care priorities and delegates nursing activities according to the patient needs and staff qualifications and capabilities.
    Serves as charge nurse when assigned to ensure efficient operations and continuity of care.
    Participates in education, research and performance improvement activities. Provides health education to patients and families.
    Develops, evaluates, adapts and documents education to meet learning needs and abilities of patients and families.
    Covers other nursing roles in the department.
    Maintains core competency in nursing (CPR, skills labs).
    Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.

    If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.


    Work Experience:

    For Cardiac Catheterization or other related procedural areas, one year of critical care experience in a hospital setting preferred.


    Personal Protective Equipment:
    ~ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

    Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic.

    Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.