- At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title RN - Emergency Department - 7p
- 7:30a Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department Emergency Department
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code AK9855 Shift Nights Schedule 7:00pm
- 7:30am Job Summary Job Details ONA bidding Period: 9/8/26
- 9/13/26 Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family . Akron General’s Level I Emergency Department offers the technology, expertise and staffing necessary to treat all injuries , regardless of severity. As an RN on this team , you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed. Here, you will gain extensive hands-on experience and exposure from a fast-paced and highly trained team of caregivers. This position offers you endless opportunities to enhance your skills and grow as a nurse. A caregiver in this position works FT nights from 7 :00 P M – 7 :30 A M , including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year . A caregiver who excels in this role will: Complete Emergency Department Assessment Data Base upon patient arrival, inclusive of psychosocial, educational and age specific needs of patient/family. Complete ongoing assessments according to departmental/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 plan for appropriate teaching for patient /family. Review individualized plan of care and goals with patient/family. Review and document care and discharge goals with physician and patient/family. Maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients. Accurately administer and document IVs and medications according to established standards of care and policies and procedures. Appropriately intervene when changes in patient condition occur. Provide individualized and timely interventions in accordance with age specific needs and Department of Nursing/hospital policy. Accurately document nursing interventions and patient responses, in accordance with policy. Serve as patient/family advocate to facilitate patient care, communication and resolution of problems and ethical dilemmas. Evaluate current interventions and responses to plan of care . Evaluate and modify plan of care as necessary, based on assessment by other disciplines and patient response to nursing interventions , established age specific standards of care/expected patient outcomes. Establish priorities for delivery of patient care to individual patients and for assigned groups of patients. Participate in and document discharge planning. Communicate information in shift and unit reports regarding patient plan of care and current outcomes. Using appropriate chain of command, communicate information in a timely fashion to the Director, physician, or Nursing Coordinator regarding changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues. Utilize research findings in clinical practice and/or participate in research activities. Assign/delegate appropriate patient care activities to other nursing caregivers based on patient needs and skill level/qualifications of staff members. F unction in triage nurse positions according to established Emergency Department policy. C are for patients and family members during emergency or crisis situations in a calm and professional manner. Provide appropriate care for alleged rape/sexual assault and/or geriatric abuse victims utilizing established Emergency Department protocols. I nitiate appropriate community referral for patients and families. Interact in a professional manner with law enforcement, paramedics and other pre-hospital care personnel. F unction as F low M anager according to Emergency Department policy. Assist in the orientation of RNs and other hospital personnel. Participate in clinical instruction programs to 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/conferences identified or required for maintaining clinical competence. Serve on committees within the Department of Nursing, participate in nursing grand rounds presentations, and remain aware of activities of shared governance councils. Satisfactorily complete AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and Critical Care course.
for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited S chool of N ursing ( Diploma, ADN or BSN program) Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio Basic Life Support (BLS) C ertification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ALS certification through the American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire Satisfactory completion of AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and Critical Care course Completion of all mandated programs as required by policy and unit-based competencies/skills as required
for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor ’s of S cience in N ursing (BSN) ED/critical care experience Physical
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.
are in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 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.
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