RN - Cardiovascular/CVICU and Coronary & Heart Failure ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,904 - 76,594; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Experienced Registered Nurse to join our Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. You'll provide exceptional patient care, leveraging innovative technologies and practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Applicants should have strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. With competitive pay ranging from $35.50 to $55.60 per hour, this role promises professional growth and substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within required time.
• One year of recent RN experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in various healthcare settings.
• Assess patients and document findings.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.

As an Experienced Registered Nurse in these specialized units, you will play a vital role in advancing exceptional patient outcomes by leveraging innovative, evidence-based technologies and best practices. You will build meaningful connections with patients, families, and visitors, enhancing their overall care experience through compassionate education, advocacy, and support. Cleveland Clinic is deeply committed to your professional growth, offering robust continuing education opportunities along with online and in-person courses designed to elevate nursing practices. The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute provides a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where nurses thrive within a system recognized nationally and internationally for leadership in cardiovascular care, groundbreaking research, and technological innovation.

Below are the units in which our Experienced RNs will make an impact.

Our Critical Care Units Include:

• Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery Intensive Care Units - J54, J55, J56, J64, J65, J66 and Q5
• Coronary Intensive Care Unit – J31
• Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit - J32

A caregiver in this position works from, 7:00am—7:30pm and 7:00pm—7:30am. Rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients in various healthcare settings.
• Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings in patient records, and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Perform telephone triage and call rotations.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications.
• Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the health care team.
• Coordinate ongoing care, identify discharge needs, and facilitate discharge planning.
• Evaluate, initiate and maintain standards of care.
• Educate patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles in the department.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of recent experience as an RN
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within two months of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of recent experience as an RN

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 stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).