Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery Stepdown - Weekender

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown unit. This role focuses on delivering exceptional nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries, ensuring their comfort and health through effective pain management and monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, technical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients and families. Join a forward-thinking team that values professional development and collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact patient outcomes and care quality.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice is essential.
• 1 year RN experience preferred for optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients.
• Implement nursing process delivering effective relationship-based care.

Skills

Nursing Process

Technical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Stethoscopes

Thermometers

Sphygmomanometers

Electronic Monitoring Devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery Stepdown - Weekender (24000CKB)

Lerner Tower 3 Cardiac and Pulmonary Surgical Stepdown - Sign on Bonus available to experienced RN external candidates

Primary focus: Cardiac and Thoracic Surgical Recovery

1. Postop open heart surgery: Nursing care focusing on pain management, mobility, and pulmonary toileting. Chest tube drains may be present, and equipment like temporary pacemakers is common.
2. Transplant: Lerner Tower 3 SDU cares for Heart and Lung transplant patients once they are surgically stable and able to leave the ICU setting.
3. Thoracic surgery: Primarily done to remove masses, fluid, or air from the pleural space. Includes lung resections and esophagostomies that are stabilized in the TSICU. Care is focused on pain management, mobility, and pulmonary toileting. Chest tube drains are very common, and tube feeding is often seen in the post-esophagectomy patient.

Stepdown Focus (9 beds): High level, frequent assessment and monitoring currently performed in the CTICU such as arterial pressures, swan lines, post open heart procedures, and titration of drips.

Description of Nurse Duties:

1. Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
2. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care.
3. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
4. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
5. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
6. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Position Requirements:

1. Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.
2. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices).
3. 1 year RN experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program preferred.
2. Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from an accredited program.

License Requirements:

1. Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
2. Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/vets/disabled