Clinical Nurse

Southwest General • Middleburg Heights, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A professional caregiver who plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. He/she acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. He/she assists in the orientation process of new personnel, and may participate in health center and department committees. The Cardiac Cath Lab Staff RN - Level 1 must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity. The Cardiac Cath Lab Staff RN - Level 2 must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.
• BSN required unless otherwise approved (clinical ladder promotion process or CNO approval for new hires).
• Level 1: One (1) year prior critical care / acute care nursing experience required.
• Level 2: One (1) year prior critical care/acute care nursing experience required.
• Level 2: Minimum one (1) year prior interventional cardiology/ special procedures experience required.
• Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification required.
• Level 1: ACLS and IABP certification within six months of hire.
• Level 2: ACLS and IABP certifications required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in specific nursing area preferred.
• Prior cardiac catheterization experience preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• If applicable, ACLS certification for Critical Care and Emergency Services required.
• PALS required in Emergency Services.

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders.
• Acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family.
• Collaborates with other health care members.
• Assists in the orientation process of new personnel.
• May participate in health center and department committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level