Registered Nurse Pediatric Epilepsy
Cleveland Clinic
Registered Nurse Pediatric Epilepsy
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Join the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to advance care for patients with complex neurological conditions.
As an RN caring for children with epilepsy, you'll practice within a 15-bed unit that brings together specialized patient populations, advanced technology, and a culture where nurses help shape care delivery through shared governance. You'll work alongside a dedicated nurse practitioner team that provides around-the-clock support, creating a strong interdisciplinary practice environment.
This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in pediatric epilepsy and seizure care while working with a team committed to clinical excellence and innovation. Whether your background is in pediatrics, critical care, or another acute care setting, you'll gain exposure to a unique patient population and help improve outcomes for children and families. Relocation assistance is available for nurses considering a move to Cleveland to join this growing team.
Schedule:
• Full-time position
• Hours: 7:00pm – 7:30am
• No on-call requirements
• Shared participation in weekend rotation and holiday coverage
• Orientation will be days before transitioning to nights
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide direct nursing care to patients with epilepsy and complex medical needs.
Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions and responses to treatment.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
Educate patients and their families regarding care, treatment, medications, and ongoing needs.
Develop knowledge and skills in epilepsy and neurological nursing care.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal 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
One year of current acute care RN experience. Military RN experience will be considered
Preferred qualifications for the ideal candidate include:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Pediatric nursing experience
Experience caring for patients with epilepsy, neurological conditions, or complex medical needs
Experience working in a multidisciplinary care environment
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.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.
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