RN Hospital - Cardiac Short Stay/PACU/CARU

Cleveland Clinic

1d • 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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. J33 is a unique multidisciplinary unit which is divided into three sections. It is a fast-paced area to work with a high volume of patient turnover. This allows the nursing staff the ability to care for a variety of patient populations which have been treated with innovative procedures. The Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit is a 15-bed outpatient unit specializing in recovery of patients undergoing cardiac or vascular procedures requiring less than 23 hours. Patients in this unit can be monitored by either bedside or remote cardiac telemetry. The Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit receives its patient population from the Cardiac Cath Lab and the Electrophysiology Lab. A caregiver in this position works 36 hours per week with three 12-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. -- 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. -- 7:30 a.m.), rotating every six weeks. Occasional 9:00 a.m. -- 9:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. -- 11:00 p.m. shifts may be needed based on census, and there is a Saturday rotation every six weeks. The unit is typically closed when a holiday falls on a Monday, and during weekday holidays no new surgeries are scheduled; only existing patients are completed before the unit closes.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of current acute care RN experience. Will consider military RN experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Benefits

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
• All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
• Influenza prevention program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
• Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
• Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

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