The H62/H63 Neurological Step-down Nursing Unit provides treatment for neurological medical and surgical patients. Our nursing caregiver staff is comprised of highly trained specialists in advanced neurological assessment techniques. The Neurological Step-down Unit is certified as part of the Comprehensive Stroke Center within Cleveland Clinic's nationally ranked Neurological Institute.

As a Registered Nurse in our Neurology Step-down Unit, you will become familiar with complex medical histories, innovative surgical procedures, pain modalities, and comprehensive nutritional support. Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:

• Providing direct nursing care.

• Monitoring, recording, and communicating patients' conditions as appropriate.

• Preparing patient care plans.

• Administering prescribed medications.

The future caregiver is someone who:

• Communicates effectively with patients and team members.

• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.

• Can provide emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to patients.

The Registered Nurse selected for this position will be eligible for tuition reimbursement as part of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being, and future. We offer our caregivers many opportunities for professional development. The Professional Ladder Program, professional development courses through our Global Leadership & Learning Institute, and opportunities to advance into management are just a few.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates communication and collaboration among unit staff and other departments and units regarding issues related to patient care.

• Ensures continuity of patient care information between shifts, coordinates patient admitting, discharges, transfers and other operational issues.

• Reviews major operational patient care issues with Nurse Managers.

• Provides ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses and other direct and indirect patient care providers on assigned unit/area.

• Counsels employees on performance issues, administers initial corrective actions, collaborates in monitoring attendance issues.

• Alerts nurse manager of significant clinical or other performance issues.

• Participates in interviewing, selecting and appraising the performance of employees.

• Monitors the adherence to EEO/AAP goals and guidelines.

• Administers Nursing Institute, departmental and CC policies and procedures.

• Supervises and participates in the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit/area.

• Prepares schedule of work assignment assuring adequate coverage on all shifts.

• Participates in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives; participates in department and committees as assigned.

• Assists in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

• Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills; good oral, written and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and organization skills.

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

• If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment.

• Within one year of hire RNs in Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation will achieve and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) with the exception of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs who must achieve and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) provider status and RNs in the Special Delivery Unit, who must achieve and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).

• ONS Chemo/Bio course completed within two years of hire if employed on units where chemo is administered.

• If in an Adult/Combined EDs, ACLS upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

• 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 Dedicated Trauma Centers, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Minimum two year recent clinical nurse experience required.

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.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities