RN HOPS - Neuro Expansion

Provides regular professional nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Responsibilities: Provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Assesses patient; completes nursing assessment, documents findings in patient records and notifies physician of abnormal findings. Establishes a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family and health care team. Coordinates ongoing care. Identifies discharge needs and facilitates discharge planning as appropriate. Provides telephone triage and call rotations per department needs. Performs nursing procedures and treatments as directed by physician or LIP in the treatment and management of patient care. Evaluates, initiates and maintains standards of care consistent with CCHS policies and procedures. Assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned. Administers medications and treatments as ordered by a physician or LIP. Directs, coordinates and participates in the evaluation and supervision of nursing care provided to patients. Establishes patient care priorities and delegates nursing activities according to the patient needs and staff qualifications and capabilities. Serves as charge nurse when assigned to ensure efficient operations and continuity of care. Participates in education, research and performance improvement activities. Provides health education to patients and families. Develops, evaluates, adapts and documents education to meet learning needs and abilities of patients and families. Assists in the preparation of department specific education for patients and colleagues. Covers other nursing roles in the department. Maintains core competency in nursing (CPR, skills labs). Other duties as assigned. Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Certifications: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required. In areas performing moderate sedation procedures must have current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification within 6 months of hire. If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department. In areas operating with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC Lines), Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) certification is preferred within three years of hire. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Work Experience: Minimum of one year recent RN experience required; two years of recent RN experience preferred Offset: Licensed RN with at least 2 years of LPN experience within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department may substitute for required RN experience. For Cardiac Catheterization or other related procedural areas, one year of critical care experience in a hospital setting preferred. Current demonstrated clinical competence. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements: Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily 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 for procedures. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $35.50 Maximum hourly: $55.60 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.).