RN - Cardiovascular Medicine Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic; Arkansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking a skilled RN for the Cardiovascular Medicine Stepdown unit at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. This 25-bed unit delivers high-acuity care to a diverse cardiac patient population, including MI, post-intervention care, heart failure, and complex dysrhythmia management.

The role requires caring for patients with collaborative, multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to grow advanced cardiac skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and hold RN licensure.
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS Certification within the first year of employment or upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

RN - Cardiovascular Medicine Stepdown

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

J8-1 Vascular Surg Stepdown-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

F00165

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

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, innovativetreatmentsand a welcoming environment to all.

Cardiovascular Medicine Stepdown Unit – J81
This dynamic 25-bed cardiology stepdown unit is where skilled nurses provide high-acuity, specialized care to a diverse population of cardiac patients. From acute myocardial infarction and post-cardiac interventions to chronic heart failure and complex dysrhythmia management, our team plays a critical role in guiding patients through some of their most vulnerable moments.

This fast-paced, collaborative environment offers the opportunity to build advanced cardiac skills, work closely with interdisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful impact every day.This unit also supports med-surg overflow, giving staff a well-rounded experience and continuous opportunities for growth.

A caregiver in this position worksday/night rotation| 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate,updateand revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess andcoordinatepatients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing(Diploma, ADN, BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross
• *Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Crossupon hire or within first year of employment
• One year of current acute care RN experience OR military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’sof 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 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.

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