RN – Acute Care General Emergent Surgery and Trauma Unit

ONA Bidding Period 10/5/26-10/10/26

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 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.

Akron General's 52A Surgical Unit is a post-surgical unit that heavily specializes in general surgeries including bariatric gastric sleeve, roux-en- y, cholecystectomy, thyroidectomy, colostomy, urostomy and others. 52A is the primary Trauma floor for patients not requiring the ICU. These are high acuity patients coming straight from the PACU or ED who require close monitoring and mobilization.

Frequent mobilizations have also helped decrease narcotic reliance post-surgery with the help of the surgical Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, which also significantly reduces patients' length of stay. The 52A team should be prepared to for drains, dressing changes, patient mobility and pain management.

As RN on the 52A team, you will assist fellow caregivers in ensuring every patient has the best treatment experience possible. You will gain hands-on experience in various medical concerns and technologies, providing an unmatched advantage within the healthcare industry.

Not only does the position offer the opportunity to positively impact the lives of patients but also provides educational and professional development resources.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM – 7:30AM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

• A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in care and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient / family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks, serve as a resource person, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure and obtain any required certifications specific to the unit.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life

Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

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Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body 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

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