Experienced RN - Critical Care - Surgical ICU/Medical ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment program

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Caregiver Well-Being resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its 24-bed ICU units (SICU/MICU). The role involves night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend and three holidays per year, with a focus on critical care, trauma and CRRT dialysis patient care.

You will assess and implement individualized care plans, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for patients and families. Relocation and education support are available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN).
• Current state RN licensure in Ohio.
• BLS certification prior to or on hire.
• ACLS certification within one year of hire.
• TCAR certification within 24 months of hire.
• One year of ICU or acute care RN experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for ICU populations.
• Complete ongoing assessments and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Develop and update goals with patients/families in plans of care.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary plan of care and advocate for the patient.
• Administer treatments/medications and document.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient outcomes reviews.
• Pursue ongoing education and certifications as required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

RN education (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Tools

ICU equipment operation

ECG monitoring

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. The 24‑bed 4800 Surgical Intensive Care (SICU) and Medical Intensive Care (MICU) Units at Akron General provide comprehensive critical medical support to diverse populations from young adult to geriatric patients. Patients in the ICU have a wide range of needs and include Level 1 trauma, critical care and CRRT dialysis patients requiring 1:1 care. As an RN serving these patients, you will ensure they feel comfortable and safe throughout treatment. This position offers you an opportunity to enhance your critical care, trauma and CRRT dialysis knowledge while making a difference in the lives of everyone you meet, every day.

How You’ll Benefit

• Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
• Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM – 7:30AM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals and involve patients and families in developing plans of care.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication and document.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks/assignments, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.
• Review and document progress and discharge goals with patients and families.
• Participate in and document patient care, discharge planning and case management conferences.
• Communicate information regarding patient plan of care, current outcomes and acuity at shift report.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues, ensure JCAHO Core Measures related to nursing care are achieved, incorporate patient safety goals and complete all paper and electronic records.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year of hire
• TCAR certification within 24 months of hire
• One year of current ICU or acute care RN experience in a hospital setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience in a critical care setting

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

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.