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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

RN Emergency Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAkron, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program).
  • Hold current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support certification upon hire or within one year of hire.
  • Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire.
  • Satisfactorily complete AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and the Critical Care course.
  • Complete all mandated programs required by policy and unit-based competencies and skills as required.
  • Meet the physical requirements of full body motion, patient handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, extended standing and walking, and corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.
  • Work under stressful conditions and irregular hours and be able to work with exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
  • Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
  • Comply with Cleveland Clinic Health System's influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
  • Complete post-offer controlled-substance testing.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the Emergency Department Assessment Data Base upon patient arrival, including psychosocial, educational, and age-specific needs of patients and families.
  • Complete ongoing assessments according to departmental and unit policies and recognize significant changes in patient condition.
  • Initiate an individualized plan of care based on assessment of patient needs and Emergency Department standards of care.
  • Include appropriate patient and family teaching in the plan of care and review individualized plans and goals with them.
  • Review and document care and discharge goals with the physician and patient or family.
  • Maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients.
  • Accurately administer and document IVs and medications according to established standards of care, policies, and procedures.
  • Intervene appropriately when changes in patient condition occur.
  • Provide individualized, timely interventions in accordance with age-specific needs and Department of Nursing and hospital policy.
  • Accurately document nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with policy.
  • Serve as a patient and family advocate to facilitate care, communication, and resolution of problems and ethical dilemmas.
  • Evaluate current interventions and responses to the plan of care.
  • Evaluate and modify the plan of care as necessary based on assessments by other disciplines, patient responses to nursing interventions, age-specific standards of care, and expected patient outcomes.
  • Establish priorities for care delivery to individual patients and assigned groups of patients.
  • Participate in and document discharge planning.
  • Communicate patient care plans and current outcomes in shift and unit reports.
  • Use the appropriate chain of command to communicate timely information about changes in patient condition and patient care or unit issues to the Director, physician, or Nursing Coordinator.
  • Use research findings in clinical practice and/or participate in research activities.
  • Assign and delegate appropriate patient care activities to other nursing caregivers based on patient needs and staff members' skill levels and qualifications.
  • Function in triage nurse positions according to established Emergency Department policy.
  • Care for patients and family members during emergency or crisis situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Provide appropriate care for alleged rape or sexual assault and/or geriatric abuse victims using established Emergency Department protocols.
  • Initiate appropriate community referrals for patients and families.
  • Interact professionally with law enforcement, paramedics, and other pre-hospital care personnel.
  • Function as Flow Manager according to Emergency Department policy.
  • Assist with orientation of RNs and other hospital personnel.
  • Participate in clinical instruction programs that provide learning experiences for students.
  • Share knowledge and expertise by participating in in-services and patient care conferences.
  • Attend unit meetings, nursing grand rounds, and in-services or conferences identified or required to maintain clinical competence.
  • Serve on Department of Nursing committees, participate in nursing grand rounds presentations, and remain aware of shared governance council activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Emergency Department or critical care experience.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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