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Job Title
RN - Neuroscience
Location
Akron
Facility
Akron General Medical Center
Department
9100 Neuroscience Unit-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code
AK9859
Shift
Nights
Schedule
7:00pm-7:30am
Job Summary
Job Details
ONA Bidding Period: 10/19/2026-10/24/2026
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
Akron General’s 9100 Neuro Med/Surg Unit is a private 22-bed unit that cares for patients who suffer from strokes, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries), spinal cord injuries and s/p craniotomy (after staying in NSICU). As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient care journey. This role directly enhances patient care and the overall patient experience by providing safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients with complex neurological and medical-surgical conditions. Caregivers serve as key advocates for their patients, ensuring timely assessments, early recognition of changes in condition and effective coordination of care across the interdisciplinary team.
Caregivers choose to stay on our Neuro Med/Surg Unit because of the supportive leadership, collaborative team culture, opportunities to develop specialized neurological expertise and the ability to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. The unit provides a strong foundation for professional growth through specialized neurological care experience, leadership development, certification opportunities, mentorship and involvement in quality improvement initiatives. Caregivers are supported in building rewarding, long-term careers while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
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) Certification or American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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…