PRN RN - Emergency Department

PRN RN - Emergency DepartmentJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.The Main Campus Emergency Department treats over 61,000 patients annually, providing a critical link to healthcare for our community, the region and the world (through Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Transport.) As RN in the Emergency Department (ED), you will help patients feel comfortable, at ease and supported while receiving treatment. This position requires a caregiver who is empathetic, understanding and nurturing to ensure quality patient care and effective life-saving treatment. On this team, you will have numerous opportunities to explore educational development courses and advance the Professional Ladder at Cleveland Clinic.A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Provide direct nursing care.Implement and monitor patient care plans.Monitor, record and communicate patients' conditions.Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomesNote and carry out physician and nursing orders.Assess and coordinate patients' discharge needs.Educate patients and family with educational materials considering cultural issues and other special concernsAdminister prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing protocolMinimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)One year of current acute care RN experience OR military RN experienceBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red CrossAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red CrossEmergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months of beginning work in the Emergency Department.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross within one year of hirePreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)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.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.