Registered Nurse (RN) / PRN

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, your primary responsibilities will include conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments, managing admissions and transfers, ensuring medical orders are processed accurately, and working with a Nursing Assistant partner to help patients achieve their care goals. You'll also need to document patient information accurately using EPIC and provide guidance and education to patients and their families.

To apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, you are required to have a valid State RN License. While Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory at hire, having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or being enrolled in a BSN program is preferred. Clinical experience can enhance your application and may be beneficial in fulfilling your role effectively.

Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital offers an extensive benefits package for Registered Nurses (RN) that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and prescription coverage. Additionally, you will have access to paid time off (PTO), short and long-term disability benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance.

New Registered Nurses (RN) at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital will participate in a comprehensive orientation program designed to facilitate a seamless transition into the role. This program helps you acclimate to our protocols and patient-centered care approach, ensuring you feel supported and equipped to meet the needs of your patients right from day one.

Registered Nurses (RN) at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital can expect a supportive team-oriented environment. Our culture promotes continuous quality improvement and fosters a sense of community, encouraging open communication and collaboration among staff to enhance patient care and employee satisfaction.

When discussing your experiences in rehabilitation nursing, emphasize specific cases where you provided care for patients recovering from injuries or surgeries, highlighting how you managed their unique needs and contributed to their recovery goals. Mention any relevant clinical experience, especially in neurology or orthopedics.

When prioritizing patient care, explain your approach to assessing the urgency of each patient's needs. You might detail how you use assessment data to identify critical cases that require immediate attention and the strategies you employ to ensure efficient care for all patients, like effective delegation and teamwork.

In answering this question, share a specific example that demonstrates your empathy and communication skills. Describe the situation, your approach to calming fears or anxieties, and how you kept the patient and family informed and involved in the care process, ultimately achieving a positive outcome.

To ensure accurate documentation, you might describe your systematic approach to charting each patient's progress, using EPIC efficiently. Explain the importance of timely updates and how you cross-reference your notes with physician orders to avoid errors and ensure compliance with institutional protocols.

Discuss personal strategies you've developed to manage stress, such as practicing self-care, seeking support from colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities. Highlight how maintaining work-life balance and connecting with peers can help prevent burnout.

Express your admiration for the Cleveland Clinic’s mission and values. Discuss your passion for rehabilitation nursing and how you see yourself contributing to the hospital’s goals of promoting healing and recovery in a patient-centered environment. Share specific elements of the role that excite you.

Share essential qualities such as compassion, effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability. You can also mention the importance of critical thinking and a dedication to continuous learning to stay abreast of best practices in patient care.

Explain your understanding of the importance of effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team. Provide an example of a past experience where your collaboration with various professionals led to enhanced patient outcomes, illustrating your commitment to team-based care.

Detail a specific instance where you identified an area for improvement in patient care processes. Discuss the steps you took to implement changes and the positive impacts those changes had on patient outcomes or staff workflows, reaffirming your commitment to quality care.

In your response, emphasize the importance of clear communication. Describe techniques you use to educate patients and families, such as using layman's terms, providing written instructions, or encouraging questions to ensure they are fully involved in their health care decisions.