RN - Rapid Response

Job Description

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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

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Hillcrest Hospital’s Adult Medical Emergency Team (AMET) responds to codes and rapid responses, providing urgent care to patients at risk of clinical deterioration. The AMET team performs critical interventions including CPR, intubation, defibrillation, and emergency medication administration. All nurses hired into the AMET role work both on the AMET and in a clinical capacity within the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), and they also participate in education and quality improvement initiatives. The AMET RN delivers early intervention during potential life-threatening events, bringing critical care expertise directly to the bedside to improve patient outcomes. As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient journey, interacting directly with patients and families to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

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A caregiver in this position works a day/night rotation from 7:00am to 7:30pm or 7:00pm to 7:30am. Requirements include every other weekend and holiday.

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A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

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• Provide direct nursing care. 
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• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.  
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• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.  
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• Administer prescribed medications and treatments. 
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• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.  
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• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs. 
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• Educate patients and their families.   
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Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

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• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing  
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• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)  
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• One year of current acute care RN experience. Will consider military RN experience. 
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 
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• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of employment  
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Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

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• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)  
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Physical Requirements:

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• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
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• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
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• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
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• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
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• 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.
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• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
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Personal Protective Equipment:

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• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Pay Range

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Minimum hourly: $35.50

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Maximum hourly: $55.60

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The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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