RN - Cardiology Stepdown

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Job Title
RN - Cardiology Stepdown


Location
Cleveland


Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus


Department
J7-1 Cardiology Stepdown-Main Campus Hospital


Job Code
F24015


Shift
Day/Evening/Night/Weekend


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


Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.


The Units (J71, J72, and J73) are fast-paced, telemetry-monitored units with a total of 73 beds, providing specialized care to a diverse cardiovascular patient population. These units care for patients with conditions such as myocardial infarction, post-cardiac interventions, chronic heart failure, dysrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. Patients range in acuity and may include both ambulatory and higher-acuity individuals requiring close monitoring. Caregivers work in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment known for its strong teamwork and welcoming culture.


J7-1 Cardiac Stepdown is a 25-bed unit (J7-3 is a 24-bed unit), and caregivers may float between units after orientation. On night shifts, staffing typically includes six RNs and two PCNAs, with nurses supporting one another in patient care. Patients can present with a wide range of acuity levels-from bedridden to ambulatory-and may not always appear overtly ill despite having complex cardiac conditions. The patient population is diverse, with individuals coming from across the United States.


A PRN caregiver in this position works full-time| day/night rotation| 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am.


A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.

• Monitor, record and communicate patients' conditions.

• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

• Assess and coordinate patients' discharge needs.

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 the American Red Cross (must be presented upon hire)

• *If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Certification (must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment)

• External applicants must have two years recent related nursing experience

• Internal applicants with less than two years of experience but post orientation /90-day probationary period could be considered with Chief Nursing Officer level review and approval

• Successfully pass all prescreen competency assessments required

• Will consider licensed military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's 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.

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.

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