Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH 44307 • Posted 8 days ago
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Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. In the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, caregivers monitor patients' progress in recovering from the immediate effects of surgery and anesthesia. This role involves providing direct nursing care, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for a given patient population, and participating in the quality improvement process. Caregivers work varying shifts between 9:00AM – 10:00PM and are required to work 48 hours in a 6-week schedule.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a renowned nonprofit academic medical center that offers world-class clinical and hospital care, with a strong focus on research, education, and health information. They provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services, expert doctors, convenient locations, flexible appointment options, health resources, and online support to ensure every patient receives exceptional care and support.
PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
Following surgery, patients are taken to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit where caregivers monitor their progress in recovering from the immediate effects of surgery and anesthesia. In the PACU, oxygen is routinely used upon arrival, patients are often asked to cough and breathe deeply, patients rate their pain on a scale of 0-10 and pain medication is sometimes given in small doses.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 9:00AM – 10:00PM. PRN caregivers are required to work 48 hours in a 6-week schedule.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide direct nursing care.
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for a given patient population.
Assessments: complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Planning: develop and update goals, involve patients and families in developing plans of care, coordinating the interdisciplinary plan of care and serve as a patient advocate.
Implementation: provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document.
Evaluation: participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
Leadership/professional development: delegate tasks/assignments, serve as a resource person/role model/mentor, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.
Department specific duties: assess patient status, communicate and document pertinent information regarding patient condition and changes in condition, prioritize patient care needs, perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergencies, learn new routines quickly, and develop, document and provide comprehensive discharge planning and teaching for patients and families.
Successfully complete Akron General and PACU RN orientation programs.
Complete/pass all mandated programs as required by policy and unit-based competencies/skills assessments.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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