RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Night Shift

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experienced RN is sought for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Akron General Medical Center, part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System. The position requires night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio and exposure to diverse clinical cases in a Level II PCU.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, assessments, planning, and collaboration with the care team. Minimum Ohio RN licensure and ADN/BSN meet the core requirements, with several certifications expected

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure in Ohio as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within first year of employment
• Satisfactory completion of CVVHD training and a TNCC certification within one year of appointment
• TCAR certification upon or within 24 months of hire
• One year of current stepdown or critical care RN experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Implementation: 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.

Skills

Nursing care

RN duties

Education

ADN/BSN nursing degree

Job description

Experienced RN is sought for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Akron General Medical Center, part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System. The position requires night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio and exposure to diverse clinical cases in a Level II PCU.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, assessments, planning, and collaboration with the care team. Minimum Ohio RN licensure and ADN/BSN meet the core requirements, with several certifications expected