New Grad RN Resident - Med/Surg & Observation Unit

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a New Grad RN Resident for the Med/Surg & Observation Unit at South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights. The role supports new graduates in a one-year Nurse Residency with focused training and hands-on patient care in a high‑volume teaching hospital setting.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross
• New grad or <1 year RN experience or transition from non-inpatient to acute inpatient care

Responsibilities

• Participate in residency core curriculum with tailored tracks
• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach
• Establish and/or revise patient care priorities based on acuity and resources
• Respect patient care safety and document in medical records

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ADN or BSN nursing degree

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Job Title

New Grad RN Resident - Med/Surg & Observation Unit

Location

Warrensville Hts

Facility

South Pointe Hospital

Department

Observation Unit-South Pointe Hospital

Job Code

F99938

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's South Pointe Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world‑class, and caregivers are family. This community‑based teaching hospital is a prominent figure in the communities in and around Cuyahoga County known for its quality patient‑centered care and active participation in community programs, events, and volunteer activities. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

South Pointe Hospital's 7th Floor Med/Surg and Observation Unit focuses on healing and surgery while providing comprehensive care and services to adults with a wide variety of diagnoses, such as chest pain, stomach pain, or generalized weakness. With such variety, no two days are the same, but you will be surrounded every day by a team of long‑standing caregivers who welcome you with open arms.

As an RN on this team, you will assist fellow caregivers with providing exceptional care to patients from initial introduction to discharge. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and supply healthcare education as needed. Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic system provides nurses with many professional development resources, including furthering education and online/in‑person courses to enhance your skills.

How You'll Benefit

• Professional growth through our one‑year, accredited Nurse Residency program , with nine tailored tracks, including online modules, simulation lab and hands‑on training
• 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 day/night rotation from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. OR 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
• Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability).
• Respond to data indicating risk to patients' health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.
• Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Document in patients' medical records

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
• New grad or less than one year RN work experience or if experience RN moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one-year current acute direct patient care RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

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 for procedures.

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