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New Grad RN Resident – Progressive Pulmonary Care UnitJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.The Progressive Pulmonary Care Unit located on G91 is a high-acuity, 34-bed unit providing specialized care to patients with complex pulmonary needs. Our specially trained caregivers care for patients with conditions and therapies including asthma, ventilator and tracheostomy management, high-flow oxygen and BiPAP, post-lung transplant care, and pulmonary hypertension. This unique environment offers caregivers the opportunity to care for complex patients while developing a strong set of advanced clinical skills and expertise that can support future growth in other high-acuity settings, including ICU-level care.A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability).Respond to data indicating risk to patients' health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.Document in patients' medical recordsMinimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red CrossNew grad or less than one year RN work experience or if experience RN moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one-year current acute direct patient care RN experiencePreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Bachelor of 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 for procedures.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.