RN - Rapid Observation Unit, 7p-7a

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Job Title

RN - Rapid Observation Unit, 7p-7a

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Rapid Observation Unit-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK9859

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

ONA Bidding Period: 8/20/2026 - 8/25/2026

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.

Akron General’s Rapid Observation Unit is part of the Emergency Department (ED) and provides treatment and evaluation to patients while determining if the patient needs to be admitted to the hospital. As an RN, you will deliver exceptional care, throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

A caregiver in this position works nights 7:00PM – 7:30AM.

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 (Program, ADN or BSN program)

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Cardiac and/or Telemetry experience

Personal Protective Equipment:

• 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.

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