RN - Geriatric Psych

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment program

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Caregiver Safety resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Geriatric Psychiatry Unit. You will deliver patient-centered care to adults 55+, develop and adapt care plans, and collaborate with the care team to support safe discharges and family education.

Requirements include Ohio RN licensure, a current BLS certificate, and 1+ year of acute care RN experience or licensed military RN experience; ACLS preferred. Relocation aid and loan repayment benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma/ADN/BSN).
• Current RN licensure in the state of Ohio.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred/required per area.
• Minimum one year of acute care RN experience or licensed military RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to geriatric patients on the unit.
• Implement, monitor, and revise patient care plans as needed.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders and coordinate discharges.
• Educate patients and families about care and post-discharge needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Patient & family education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

ACLS Certification

One year acute care RN experience or licensed military RN experience

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Lutheran Hospital’s Geriatric Psych Unit specializes in the unique care mental health needs of patients ages 55 and older. This unit is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthier and more productive lives through evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of any disturbances of thought, feelings, mood, behavior, and any co-morbidities. As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care, throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

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 role works a day/evening rotation from 7:00 a.m. -- 7:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

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) or American Red Cross
• *If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of hire
• *One year of current acute care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s 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.

Pay Range

• Minimum hourly: $35.50
• Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).