RN - Acute Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is hiring an RN for its 4200 Complex Cardiovascular Unit. The unit cares for a diverse, high-acuity patient population, including patients recovering from open-heart, vascular, and lung surgeries; patients with irregular heart rhythms requiring titrated IV medication; post-heart-catheterization patients; patients with pacemakers, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, and DVT requiring IV anticoagulation. The role provides hands-on experience with complex medical concerns and technologies, along with educational and professional development resources.

The caregiver works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year. The RN provides direct nursing care, assesses and evaluates patient needs, coordinates care with patients and families, administers treatments and medications, documents care, and contributes to interdisciplinary evaluation and quality improvement.

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.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within the first year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for an assigned patient population.
• Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately.
• Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in care, and serve as a patient advocate.
• Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document care.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient and family outcomes, contribute to improvement of care, and participate in the quality improvement process.
• Delegate tasks and serve as a resource person.
• Pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification and licensure, and obtain required unit-specific certifications.

What This Job Offers

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