Cleveland Clinic·Akron, Ohio
The Registered Nurse will provide personalized, high-quality care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit, including monitoring complex conditions and administering treatments. They are responsible for ongoing patient assessments, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting in the orientation of new staff.
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Job title: Experienced RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Critical Care Float Staff – Weekend Flex
Schedule: 7:00am-7:30pm
2/23/26 - 2/28/26
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 treat our patients as family.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s new Level II Progressive Care Unit (PCU), provides personalized, high-quality care with a 1:3 RN to patient ratio. This unit cares for patients with a wide range of conditions, including those requiring non-invasive BiPAP, continuous pulse oximetry, insulin infusions, select cardiac or vasoactive drips, chronic tracheostomy ventilation, acute stroke care, spinal drains, transvenous pacemakers, and arterial monitoring. As a Critical Care Float RN, you are responsible for providing nursing care to patients of all ages. At Akron General, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families every day, all while pursuing higher education resources and advancing your skills.
00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with 3 holidays per year.
Complete ongoing assessments, recognize significant changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Develop and update goals as needed and involve the patient/family (or designee) in development.
Provide nursing care and administer medications/treatments.
Participate in on-going interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes and contribute to the improvement of care.
Delegate tasks/assignments to employees according to their abilities, serve as a resource person and acknowledge peer accomplishments.
Satisfactorily complete Critical Care Course as administered by Staff Development (if new to critical care) and NIH Stroke Scale training (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) (if new to critical care during orientation) and ACLS and TNCC certification (within one year of appointment).
Review and document progress of care and discharge goals with patient/family.
Identify need and accept responsibility for becoming a consistent caregiver for patients with complex care needs.
Participate in and document patient care, discharge planning and case management conferences and communicate information at shift report.
Assist in orientation of RNs, LPNs and other hospital personnel.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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Market context
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