RN - MedSurg

Cleveland

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Cleveland, officially the City of Cleveland, is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. It is located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, across the U.S. maritime border with Canada and approximately 60 miles west of the Ohio-Pennsylvania state border. Cleveland offers passengers a first-class airport experience with a variety of modern amenities for travelers. Cleveland concessions offer a mix of local, regional and national brands, under the management of FRAPORT Cleveland. With a diverse art program located throughout the airport, a variety of lounge options, quiet spaces and dedicated charging stations - CLE want to make passengers experience as enjoyable as possible. Other terminal amenities include: a variety of shopping and dining, Pet Relief Area (Main Concourse and Baggage Claim), a Mother's Room, currency exchange, and much more! Explore Cleveland

Cleveland VAMC

Provides comprehensive primary, mental health, specialty care along with social services to nearly 112,600 Veterans across Northeast Ohio annually. This care is coordinated at our hub the Cleveland VA Medical Center. In addition to focusing on health care, the VA's hub in Cleveland also works to improve the future of medicine through education and medical research.

• Hospital has 673 operational beds.
• Operate more Centers of Excellence than any other VA health care system in the nation.
• Performs 7,982 outpatient appointments, 1,538 primary care appointments, 5,011 specialty care appointments, and 1,433 mental health appointments. Fill 12,938 prescriptions, perform 243 home care visits, and serve more than 1,600 meals.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care by performing the following tasks:

• Assess the health care needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals • Assess and act on significant changes in the patient's health condition • Carry out the plan of care by performing assigning delegated tasks • Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record • Communicates and treats all patients and/or families in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner • Complete nursing assessments within required time frames • Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient • Meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to meet expressed needs • Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and/or families • Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN's assigned shift • Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition and update patient care plans • Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership • Perform head-to-toe assessment • Insert IV lines • Care of PICC lines • Administer medication including IVs • Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient • Measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc. • Interpret cardiac "rhythm strips" to correctly identify cardiac arrythmias and provide appropriate intervention • Perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as necessary • Obtain and deliver specimens to lab • Perform tracheostomy care • Perform non-acute/acute ventilator care, as needed • Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy • Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens • Assess for and administer tube feedings • Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation • Educate patients and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration • Activate the Emergency Medical Response as indicated based on patient presentation or change in condition • Respond and assist in an emergency situation • Perform Continuous Protective Observation (CPO) duties to maintain veteran safety • Perform patient belongings and Contraband inspection and documentation as outlined by facility policy • Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians

Requirements

• Must have an Associates or Bachelor's degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited Nursing program.
• Must have a current and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by a provider recognized by the American Heart Association. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred, but not required for Med/Surg RNs.
• RNs must have a minimum of one-year experience in the clinical areas of intended assignment

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