RN Cath Lab PRN
Cleveland Clinic
Medina, OH
Job posting number: #7151202 (Ref:ccf18489215)
Posted: May 30, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic at Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Medina Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Medina Hospital received Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital is also proud to be a Pathway Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation recognizes a health care organization’s commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Medina Hospital Imaging team, you will:
• Monitor and document patient's condition effectively and timeliness of care and/or interventions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Has a minimum of one year of acute care RN experience in a hospital setting (National Certification is welcomed, but not required).
• Works well in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
• Is compassionate, adaptable, and works well in a close-knit team environment.
• Is motivated to learn, has critical thinking skills, and decisive judgement.
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within this teaching unit.
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.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Medina Hospital Imaging team, you will:
• Monitor and document patient's condition effectively and timeliness of care and/or interventions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Has a minimum of one year of acute care RN experience in a hospital setting (National Certification is welcomed, but not required).
• Works well in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
• Is compassionate, adaptable, and works well in a close-knit team environment.
• Is motivated to learn, has critical thinking skills, and decisive judgement.
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within this teaching unit.
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:
- 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 two years recent RN or LPN experience.
- 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.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
