RN HOPS - Cardiac Cath Lab

Cleveland Clinic

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Invasive Cardiovascular Laboratory (Cath Lab) J2-1 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus provides diagnosis and treatment for adult patients with acquired cardiovascular disease and structural or congenital heart disorders. Patients may have conditions such as angina, acute coronary syndrome (STEMI and NSTEMI), heart failure, structural heart disease, carotid and cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease. The team performs complex nonsurgical cardiovascular procedures, including coronary angiography, myocardial biopsy, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), hemodynamic studies, IVUS, OCT, carotid artery stenting, peripheral artery angioplasty and stenting, thrombolysis, valvuloplasty, valve repair, and percutaneous aortic valve implantation.

This registered nurse role provides care to patients receiving diagnostic or therapeutic services in hospital settings and works with a skilled multidisciplinary team. The schedule is primarily day shifts, with 12-hour shifts and some 8-hour shifts. After training, the role includes call responsibilities, typically 2–4 call shifts per four-week schedule, with both primary and secondary call. Weekend work is not required unless assigned as part of the on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• One year of recent experience as an RN, or a licensed RN with at least two years of LPN experience within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department, which may substitute for the required RN experience.
• Current demonstrated clinical competence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of recent experience as an RN.
• ICU experience.
• For areas operating with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC Lines), CRNI or VA-BC certification is preferred within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services in hospital settings.
• Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings in patient records, and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Perform telephone triage and participate in call rotations.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications.
• Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team.
• Coordinate ongoing care, identify discharge needs, and facilitate discharge planning.
• Evaluate, initiate, and maintain standards of care.
• Educate patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles in the department.

What This Job Offers

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