New Grad RN Resident - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad RN Resident provides nursing care on Cleveland Clinic Children’s M40 Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Unit, which cares for children of all ages with congenital heart disease and a range of medical and surgical needs, including pre-heart transplant care. The unit’s nursing care model is rooted in evidence-based practice and puts patients first. The resident participates in a core curriculum tailored to individual learning needs and provides direct nursing care alongside a success coach.

The position works 12-hour rotating day and night shifts: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Weekend work is required. Caregivers use standard precautions and personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• New graduate or less than one year of RN work experience; alternatively, an experienced RN moving from a non-inpatient setting to acute direct-care inpatient nursing must have less than one year of current acute direct patient-care RN experience.
• For a critical care area, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be presented upon hire or within the first year of employment.
• Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
• Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
• Establish or revise patient-care priorities based on acuity, patient preference, and resource availability.
• Respond to information 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 records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree