Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking compassionate and talented New Graduate RNs to join our world class team. We are a Magnet® Hospital, with a genuine commitment to helping YOU grow and reach your unique career goals. Every New Graduate RN participates in a residency core curriculum based on his or her individual learning needs. During your residency, you will provide direct nursing care, alongside a coach, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. With a culture of teamwork and support, you will find that you not only survive your first year as a Registered Nurse... but you THRIVE! This position is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program​. Cleveland Clinic is always creating new ways to support our caregivers, because we believe in caring for you both personally and professionally. We are proud to invite our registered nurses to participate in our new student loan repayment program. This program is available for select RN jobs at all U.S. Cleveland Clinic locations.​ ​ The RN selected for this position will be immediately eligible for tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment as a part of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being and future. Apply today and be comforted in knowing you have the stability and security you need to practice amazing medicine while moving forward in your career.​ Program Offering Overview​: For full-time nurses: up to $437.50 per month/lifetime maximum program benefit of $15,750​ ​For part-time nurses: up to $218.75 per month/lifetime maximum program benefit of $7,500​ ​ *Some restrictions may apply Cleveland Clinic Akron General is ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Areas and the 7th Best Hospital in Ohio, according to U.S. News & World Report's '2020-21 Best Hospitals.' As a Cleveland Clinic Hospital, our facility is linked to one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. We currently have 532 registered hospital beds, and renovations and expansion in the past several years provides for easier, faster access to healthcare. Our caregivers enjoy free parking. We are proud to be a Magnet® Hospital, Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center; this designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Akron General has been accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center* Designated as A Level I Trauma Center, by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) * Is Summit County's first accredited Chest Pain Center * Designated by the World Health Organization as a baby friendly birth facility. Patients around the world come to Cleveland Clinic because of our reputation for world-class care. Which is why our practice is to invest heavily in our caregivers from day one. Here, learning and support go hand-in-hand, and you'll experience that throughout your residency and beyond. Combining your education with simulation-based training, we'll guide your development, building on the skills you'll use today and helping to identify other areas you're passionate about. It's a true collaboration, personalized for what matters most to you. Because exceptional care requires exceptional caregivers. By completing this application, you may be considered for a New Grad RN career opportunity at Cleveland Clinic. Once you submit a completed application, you will be contacted to discuss your experience, interests, and goals, and you will work 1:1 with a Nurse Recruiter to find a unit that is a great fit for you. Key Words: Nurse Residency, Resident, RN, Akron, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac telemetry, general surgery, orthopedics, colorectal, bariatric, trauma, epilepsy monitoring, short term observation, inpatient psychology, oncology, neurology, medical, family practice, GU, GYN, new grad, experienced + ASSESSMENTS: Completes ongoing assessments. + Recognizes significant changes in patient condition and responds appropriately. + PLANNING: Develops measurable goals for identified problems. + Updates goals for identified problems. + Involves the patient/family (or designee) in developing a plan of care individualized to patient cultural, religious and educational needs. + Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care. + Serves as a patient advocate. + IMPLEMENTATION: Provides nursing care based on patient-centered outcomes and standards of care that are based on current research and evidence-based practice. + Safely administers patient care and treatments in accordance with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice and institutional policy. + Safely administers medications in accordance with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice and institutional policy + Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology and approved abbreviations. + EVALUATION: Participates in on-going interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes and contributes to the improvement of care. + Participates in the quality improvement processes. + LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Delegates tasks/assignments to employees according to their ability and within the scope of their job descriptions and according to the Delegation by Licensed Nurses, Ohio Administrative Code. + Serves as a resource person sharing knowledge/skills. + Acts as a role model/mentor. + Recognizes and acknowledges peer accomplishments. + Accepts/gives constructive criticism. + Participates in the Peer and Self-Review process. + Pursues on-going education and/or certification in specialty. + Maintains membership in professional organizations. + Involves self in professional development opportunities including community activities. + Adheres to values/guest service standards and Guiding Principles. + Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. + Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains BLS. + Follows ho spital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety. + Other duties as assigned **Education:** + Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. **Certifications:** + Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio. + BLS required **Complexity of Work:** + Maintains competencies specific to patient population served. **Work Experience:** **Physical Requirements:** **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required Key Words: Nurse Residency, Resident, RN, Akron, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac telemetry, general surgery, orthopedics, colorectal, bariatric, trauma, epilepsy monitoring, short term observation, inpatient psychology, oncology, neurology, medical, family practice, GU, GYN, new grad, experienced Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. 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