RN Hospital Observation Unit

Cleveland Clinic; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an RN for the Hospital Observation Unit in Warrensville Heights, OH. The role supports new graduates and focuses on developing nursing skills within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, residency curriculum participation, and prioritizing patient care based on acuity and resources. Entry requirements include RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS as specified, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• New grad or <1 year RN direct patient care experience, or moving from non-inpatient to acute inpatient setting with limited acute RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
• Provide direct nursing care alongside a coach.
• Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care activities based on acuity, patient preference, and resource availability.
• Initiate and/or maintain interventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care for patients.
• Respond to data indicating risk to individual health and initiate corrective actions.
• Seek supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Comply with established hospital/department personnel policies.
• Use communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Document in patient's medical record according to established guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

About This Role

The RN Hospital Observation Unit position at Cleveland Clinic involves providing direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and protocols. This role is ideal for new graduates seeking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Highlights

• Pay: $36 - $56/hour
• Location: Warrensville Hts, OH
• Facility: Cleveland Clinic
• Department/Unit: RN Hospital Observation Unit
• Schedule: Full-time, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
• Provide direct nursing care alongside a coach.
• Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care activities based on acuity, patient preference, and resource availability.
• Initiate and/or maintain interventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care for patients.
• Respond to data indicating risk to individual health and initiate corrective actions.
• Seek supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Comply with established hospital/department personnel policies.
• Use communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Document in patient's medical record according to established guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.

Experience:

• New grad or less than one year of RN work experience, or if experienced, moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one year of current acute direct patient care RN experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) must be presented upon hire.
• ACLS certification required if in a Critical Care area, to be presented upon hire or within the first year of employment.
• PALS certification required within one year of hire for RNs in Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation, with specific exceptions noted for other units.
• ONS Chemo/Bio course completed within two years of hire if employed on units where chemotherapy is administered.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required upon hire or within one year for Emergency Department roles.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required upon hire or within 24 months for Dedicated Trauma Centers.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality, ensuring that their staff is equipped to provide the best possible outcomes for patients.