Critical Care RN Experienced - NSICU
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Akron
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Sr Director or designee, the RN
Critical Care is responsible for providing nursing care in
accordance with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice/Ohio
Administrative Code and Understanding Scopes of Practice/Ohio Board
of Nursing and ANA Scope and Standards of Care. The RN Critical
Care is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and
evaluating care for a given patient population within the
established standards and practices of Akron General Medical
Center.ONA Bidding Period: 3/1/24 - 3/8/24Join us at Cleveland
Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing
world-class care to our community for over 100 years. The
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) at Cleveland Clinic Akron
General is a 10-bed critical care unit that serves both medical and
surgical neurovascular patients. As the hospital's acute stroke
unit, we care for patients receiving intra-arterial thrombolytics,
intravenous thrombolytics and those participating in drug study for
stroke research. We also care for various neurology and
neurosurgery patients.As a Registered Nurse in our NSICU Unit, you
will become familiar with complex medical histories, innovative
surgical procedures, pain modalities, and comprehensive nutritional
support. - -Our patient population is predominately adult and
-geriatric, although adolescent patients are considered on a
case-by-case basis. Common patient diagnoses, include: acute
stroke, seizure disorder, brain and spine tumors, cerebral-spinal
disorders, dementia, encephalopathies and neuro-trauma. -
The future caregiver is someone who: ---- Communicates effectively
with patients and team members. - - ---- Is comfortable working in
a fast-paced environment. ---- Can critically think and problem
solve for patients' best interests. - ---- Can provide emotional,
spiritual, and psychological support to patients. - -
The Registered Nurse selected for this position will be eligible
for tuition reimbursement as part of our many offerings to invest
in your health, well-being, and future. We offer our caregivers
many opportunities for professional development. The Professional
Ladder Program, professional development courses through our Global
Leadership & Learning Institute, and opportunities to advance into
management are just a few. -
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat
our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always
creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer:
resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and
comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical
and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland
Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will
be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of
being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in
healthcare. - -Responsibilities:
- ASSESSMENTS: Completes ongoing assessments.
- Recognizes significant changes in patient condition and
responds appropriately.
- PLANNING: Develops measurable goals for identified
problems.
- Updates goals for identified problems.
- Involves the patient/family (or designee) in developing a plan
of care individualized to patient cultural, religious and
educational needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- IMPLEMENTATION: Provides nursing care based on patient-centered
outcomes and standards of care that are based on current research
and evidence-based practice.
- Administers patient care and treatments safely in accordance
with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice and institutional
policy.
- Administers medications safely in accordance with the Standards
of Safe Nursing Practice and institutional policy.
- Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology and
approved abbreviations.
- EVALUATION: Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary
evaluation of patient/family outcomes and contributes to the
improvement of care.
- Participates in the quality improvement processes.
- LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Delegates
tasks/assignments to employees according to their ability and
within the scope of their job descriptions and according to the
Delegation by Licensed Nurses, Ohio Administrative Code.
- Serves as a resource person sharing knowledge/skills.
- Acts as a role model/mentor.
- Recognizes and acknowledges peer accomplishments.
- Accepts/receives constructive criticism.
- Participates in the Peer and Self-Review process.
- Pursues ongoing education and/or certification in
specialty.
- Maintains membership in professional organizations.
- Involves self in professional development opportunities
including community activities.
- Adheres to values/guest service standards and Guiding
Principles.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain
organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains required
CPR (BLS and ACLS). Department specific: If assigned to ICU or PICU
satisfactorily completes TNCC certification within one year of
appointment. If assigned to CCU or CVSU satisfactorily completes
IABP certification within one year of employment. If assigned to
ICU or CVSU satisfactorily completes CVVHD training within one year
of appointment. Satisfactorily completes Critical Care course as
administered by Staff Development (if new grad or new to critical
care field).
- Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with
special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality,
dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Department Specific Duties: Reviews and documents progress of
care and discharge goals with patient/family.
- Identifies need and accepts responsibility for becoming a
consistent caregiver for patients with complex care needs.
- Establishes priorities for delivery of patient care to
individual patients and for assigned group of patients.
- Participates in and documents patient care, discharge planning
and case management conferences.
- Communicates information regarding patient plan of care,
current outcomes, and acuity, at shift report.
- Using appropriate chain of command, communicates information in
a timely fashion to Director, physician, or Nursing Coordinator
regarding changes in patient condition and patient care/unit
issues.
- Performs in a calm and professional manner during crisis or
emergency situations.
- Demonstrates satisfactory performance/understanding of
established and new routines, procedures, skills and
equipment.
- Participates in research activities.
- Demonstrates ability to perform unit coordinator
responsibilities as assigned.
- Assists in orientation of registered nurses, licensed practical
nurses, and other hospital personnel.
- Participates in clinical instruction programs to provide
learning experiences for students.
- Serves on committees within the Department of Nursing,
participates in nursing grand rounds presentations, and remains
aware of activities of shared governance councils.
- Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire
drills, evacuation and internal/external disaster plans and
procedures.
- Incorporates the use of Informatic tools, principles, theories,
and practices in the safe and effective delivery of care.
- Ensures JCAHO Core Measures related to nursing care are
achieved as applicable to patient diagnosis.
- Incorporates patient safety goals in daily practice.
- Works effectively to create and maintain a positive work
environment.
- Completes all paper and electronic records related to the
patient nursing care.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN
preferred.
Certifications:
- Current licensed as a registered nurse in the state of
Ohio.
- If assigned to ICU or PICU satisfactorily completes TNCC
certification within one year of appointment.
- If assigned to CCU or CVSU satisfactorily completes IABP
certification within one year of employment.
- BLS and ACLS required
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population
served.
- Satisfactorily completes AGMC RN and Critical Care Unit
orientation programs.
- Satisfactorily completes Critical Care course as administered
by Staff Development (if new grad or new to critical care
field).
Work Experience:
- Six months experience in nursing for CSU position.
- If assigned to ICU or CVSU satisfactorily completes CVVHD
training within one year of appointment.
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 requiredSalaries [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.
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