Graduate Nurse Emergency Room Night Shift

RN - Emergency Department - 7p-7:30a
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. 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 PM – 7:30 AM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.
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.
Review individualized plan of care and goals with patient/family.
Review and document care and discharge goals with physician and patient/family.
Accurately administer and document IVs and medications according to established standards of care and policies and procedures.
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.
Assign/delegate appropriate patient care activities to other nursing caregivers based on patient needs and skill level/qualifications of staff members.
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/sexual assault and/or geriatric abuse victims utilizing established Emergency Department protocols.
Initiate appropriate community referral for patients and families.
Interact in a professional manner with law enforcement, paramedics and other pre-hospital care personnel.
Function as Flow Manager according to Emergency Department policy.
Assist in the orientation of RNs and other hospital personnel.
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.
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
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
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
ED/critical care experience
Personal Protective Equipment:

~ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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