RN Hospital PRN – Surgical Pain

Join Cleveland Clinics 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.

As a PRN Registered Nurse in our Surgical Pain unit, you will quickly enhance your skillset caring for a variety of patients needs, monitoring their health, and taking appropriate action when needed. This is a collaborative and multidisciplinary team where you will be supported, empowered, and valued in your role as a PRN Registered Nurse.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

Works well in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Is compassionate, adaptable, and works well in a close-knit team environment.

Is motivated to learn, has critical thinking skills, and has decisive judgement.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. Thats why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, youll 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, youll 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:

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.

Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Maintains professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.

BSN preferred.

Certifi cations:

Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).

Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) must be presented upon hire.

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 employment.

Within one year of hire RNs in Childrens Hospital and Childrens Hospital for Rehabilitation will achieve and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) with the exception of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs who must achieve and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) provider status and RNs in the Special Delivery Unit, who must achieve and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).

(ONS) Chemo/Bio course complete within 2 years of employment if employed on units inpatient and/or outpatient where chemo is administered.

If in an Adult/Combined EDs, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA). upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

In Dedicated Trauma Centers, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC – adult) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC – pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

External applicants must have two years recent related nursing experience.

Internal applicants with less than two years experience but post orientation /90 day probationary period could be considered with Chief Nursing Officer level review and approval.

Successfully pass all prescreen competency assessments required.

Will consider licensed military RN experience.

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.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities