RN Specialist - Cardiac Catheter POD

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Caregiver Well-Being resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an experienced RN Specialist to care for patients undergoing cardiac catheter procedures. You will admit patients, provide pre- and post-procedure care, and coordinate transfers within the facility while supporting heart and vascular services.

The role requires Ohio RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, plus the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and respond quickly to STEMI calls. Full-time hours are typically Monday–Friday with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program).
• Current state licensure in Ohio 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 ALS through the American Red Cross.
• Ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias.
• Ability to take call and safely make it to the hospital within 30 minutes once a STEMI has been called.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers within the facility and to outlying facilities.
• Provide patient care during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures (left/right heart caths, temporary pacemakers, stent procedures, IABP, etc.).
• Ensure patient and caregiver safety.
• Admit, assess and provide pre- and post-procedure care in POD for heart and vascular procedures.
• In Cardiac Cath Lab: monitor arterial pressures, EKG, vital signs; assist physicians and prep rooms/equipment.
• Complete mandatory education to maintain competencies and licensure.
• Remain flexible to cross-train between other Heart and Vascular Center areas.
• Support community wellness programs.
• Serve as preceptor for nursing/health sciences students.

Skills

RN Licensure in Ohio

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Ability to interpret cardiac arrhythm

STEMI response readiness

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As an RN Specialist, you will be responsible for providing and/or assisting with the care of patients receiving cardiac catheter procedures, including admitting patients, and providing pre- and post-procedure care to patients admitted to the POD for various heart, vascular and related procedures. You will have the opportunity to enhance each patients' experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

How You’ll Benefit

• Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance. For a full list of benefits, click here.
• Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Further requirements include 1-2 holidays per year and on-call once every 3rd weekend and 1-2 days per week.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Coordinate patient transfers within the facility and outlying facilities.
• Provide patient care during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, such as left and right heart caths, temporary pacemakers, angioplasties/stent, IABP, etc.
• Ensure patient and caregiver safety.
• Admit, assess and provide pre- and post- procedure care to patients admitted to POD for various H&V procedures, including patients from Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Function, EP lab, etc.
• In the Cardiac Cath Lab: record and monitor arterial pressures, EKG and other vital signs during procedures, assess patients and give medications as ordered by a physician, circulate and scrub in during procedures and prepare rooms and equipment for procedure to be performed.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.
• Remain flexible to work in and cross train between other areas in the Heart and Vascular Center.
• Support and participate in community wellness programs.
• Serve as preceptor for university students in nursing and/or other health sciences.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure in Ohio 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 ALS through the American Red Cross
• Ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias
• Ability to take call and safely make it to the hospital within 30 minutes once a STEMI has been called

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Critical care and/or Emergency Department nursing experience
• Cardiology or Telemetry background

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $73,840.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $115,648.00

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.).