RN Ambulatory – Thoracic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our cardiologists diagnose and treat heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease, valvular disease and rhythm disorders. Complex cases are referred to Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, which is nationally ranked and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care. The Thoracic Surgery Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) delivers comprehensive nursing care and coordinates services for new and established thoracic surgery patients in the outpatient setting. Serving as a clinical resource across the continuum of care, the RN supports patients from initial referral and consultation through surgical treatment, postoperative recovery, surveillance, and long-term follow-up. Key responsibilities include patient assessment and triage, care coordination, preoperative and postoperative management, patient and family education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely, coordinated care and promote optimal patient outcomes. A caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of 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 Cross
One year of recent experience as an RN
Will consider LPN, Medical Assistant and/or other unlicensed clinical healthcare experience in substitution of RN experience if applicant is a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in an ambulatory setting transferring into an RN role but remaining in the same current ambulatory Cleveland Clinic setting OR a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in a clinical role within the same specialty area transferring into an ambulatory area

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
CVICU/stepdown experience

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.
Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage and establish care plans.
Administer medications and treatments.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings.
Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures and specialized patient care equipment.
Develop, evaluate, adapt and document health education and provide it to patients and families.
Cover other nursing roles within the department.
Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures, as needed.