RN - High-Acuity Cardiovascular Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare

Retirement savings account contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking dedicated caregivers to join the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. This position involves providing nursing care to patients, performing assessments, documenting findings, and collaborating on care plans. Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing schools, have RN licensure, and hold BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred experience includes two years as an RN, aligning with their commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a challenging healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Assess patients and document findings.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer medications.
• Coordinate ongoing care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Nursing care provision

Patient assessment

Documentation and reporting

Care plan establishment

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

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.

Stepdown/Progressive Care Units Include:

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown Units – J51, J53, J61, J62 and J63
• Thoracic Surgery Stepdown – J52
• Cardiovascular Medicine Stepdown Units – J71, J72 and J73
• Vascular Surgery Stepdown – J81
• Heart/Lung Transplant Stepdown Unit – J82
• 1921 Suites: Cardiac Stepdown Unit – J83

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am—7 30pm or 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.).