Acute Care Clinical Nurse

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in St. Louis seeks an Acute Medicine Clinical Nurse to provide high‑quality nursing care for patients with severe and urgent medical conditions in an acute care setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, respond promptly to acute changes, administer medications, coordinate with physicians, and maintain accurate documentation while prioritizing safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of acute medical conditions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-focused care skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, identify clinical changes, and respond promptly to acute needs.
• Administer and monitor medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team members to support care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety and infection-control standards.
• Provide patient-centered support and education to patients and families as appropriate.

Skills

Acute medical knowledge

Under pressure decision making

Teamwork & communication

Safety & quality

Job description

Acute Medicine Clinical Nurse

Provide high-quality nursing care for patients with severe and urgent medical conditions in an acute care setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver timely, evidence-based medical interventions tailored to patient needs. Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and efficient care delivery in high-pressure situations.

• Assess patients, identify clinical changes, and respond promptly to acute needs.
• Administer and monitor medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team members to support care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety and infection-control standards.
• Provide patient-centered support and education to patients and families as appropriate.

Key duties

• Assess patients, identify clinical changes, and respond promptly to acute needs.
• Administer and monitor medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team members to support care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety and infection-control standards.
• Provide patient-centered support and education to patients and families as appropriate.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of acute medical conditions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-focused care skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in care delivery.