RN Specialist Heart Failure Clinic

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Specialist plans, coordinates, and implements therapy for cardiac and pulmonary patients in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. The program serves patients with complex conditions, including valve replacements, CABG, stents, myocardial infarction, heart failure, peripheral artery disease, and pulmonary disease. The role supports Cleveland Clinic’s mission by providing high-quality, patient-centered care to improve the health and well-being of people with heart conditions. The caregiver evaluates patients and delivers rehabilitation services according to protocol, provides education to patients and families, participates in case management and discharge planning, documents progress, and collaborates with the healthcare team. The role also develops rehabilitation goals, helps coordinate care and develop programs and educational materials, contributes to performance improvement, supports community wellness and program promotion, maintains records and statistics, and serves as a preceptor for university students. The posting lists a 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule and day shift, and separately states that this caregiver works 1–2 shifts per month, days from 6:45 a.m.–6:45 p.m. The position is located at Akron General Medical Center in Akron.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Bachelor’s degree in a related health field or a master’s degree.
Current Ohio state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Two years of nursing experience in coronary care, critical care, and/or medical-surgical nursing.

Nice To Haves

One year of cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge of exercise physiology.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ clinical status and provide recommended rehabilitation services according to protocol.
Use assessment skills to provide patient care in all phases of cardiac rehabilitation.
Educate patients and families about cardiopulmonary diseases and treatments.
Participate in case management and discharge planning conferences with interdisciplinary staff.
Document patient progress and collaborate with healthcare team members to meet patient needs.
Develop rehabilitation goals to prevent progression of heart and lung disease, including exercise prescriptions, activities of daily living, risk-factor reduction, and prevention of exacerbations.
Assist in coordinating patient care and developing programs, educational materials, and policies and procedures.
Assist in developing and evaluating performance improvement standards.
Work flexibly across all phases of rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary procedures, and, as indicated, in the Heart Center.
Attend continuing education programs to facilitate professional growth.
Support and participate in community wellness programs.
Serve as a preceptor for university students in nursing, health, and exercise physiology.
Promote and assist with marketing strategies for outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Maintain patient records and statistics.