RN - Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit - Cleveland, United States - Cleveland Clinic

Description

Join the Cleveland Clinicteam, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers andprovide patient-first healthcare. The J61/J63 nursing units forCardiothoracic Surgery Step-down are part of Cleveland Clinic'sHeart, Vascular and Thoracic institute. Since 1995, ClevelandClinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in thecountry for Cardiac care.

As aRegistered Nurse in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-down unit, youwill provide care to patients who suffer from valvereplacement/repair, aneurysm repair, Maze, radiofrequency ablation,pulmonary vein isolation, pacemaker and defibrillatorimplant/removal and robotic assisted surgery. An RN in this role isfamiliar with complex medical histories, innovative surgicalprocedures, pain modalities, and comprehensive nutritionalsupport.

Your primary duties will includebut are not limited to:
· Providing direct nursingcare.
· Monitoring, recording and communicatingpatients' conditions as appropriate.
· Preparing patientcare plans.
· Administering prescribedmedications.

The ideal futurecaregiver is someone who:
· Is a team player.
· Has good communication skills.
· Can adapt tochange.
· Has an interest in growing leadershipskills.
· Can critically think and problem solve forpatients' best interests.

In thisunit, you will learn, grow and develop:
· Have theopportunity to receive VAD (Vascular) and PCCN certifications asyou learn in the field from experienced caregivers.
·Receive opportunities for growth as a charge nurse.
·Gain experience to prepare you for a career in ICU or OR.
· Have opportunities for community involvement related toeducation and development.

Caregivers receivesupport in many ways:
· No call lights go unanswered,and teammates work together like family.
· Everyone inthe unit is a hands-on worker, including the Assistant NurseManagers.
· Unit leaders are always visible and willingto help.

This is an excellentopportunity for already established RNs to discover ClevelandClinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular &Thoracic Institute, and gain hands-on experience in this rewardingunit.

At Cleveland Clinic, we knowwhat matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if theyare our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there foryou. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow,a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits thatinvest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and yourfuture. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of asupportive caregiver family that will be united in shared valuesand purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place toreceive care and the best place to work inhealthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct nursingcare in accordance with established policies, procedures andprotocols of the healthcare organization. Implements and monitorspatient care plans.
• Monitors, records andcommunicates patient condition asappropriate.
• Monitors and documents patient'scondition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and/orinterventions.
• Evaluates, updates and revisesplan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expectedoutcomes.
• Serves as a primary coordinator ofall disciplines for well-coordinated patientcare.
• Administers prescribed medications andtreatments in accordance with approved nursingprotocol.
• Notes and carries out physician andnursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinatespatient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcareteam.
• Assesses educational needs of the patientand significant others considering cultural issues and otherspecial concerns.
• Provides teaching andeducational material as appropriate.
• Validatesand documents patient and family understanding ofteaching.
• Maintains professional growth anddevelopment through ongoing formal and informal education andclinical nursing study.
• Other duties asassigned.

Education:

• Graduate from an accreditedschool of professional nursing. BSNpreferred.

Certifications:

• Currentstate licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
• Proofof Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association(AHA) must be presented upon hire.
• If in aCritical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) throughAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presentedupon hire or within first year ofemployment.
• Within one year of hire RNs inChildren's Hospital and Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation willachieve and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) throughAmerican Heart Association (AHA) with the exception of the NeonatalIntensive Care Unit RNs who must achieve and maintain NeonatalResuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association(AHA) provider status and RNs in the Special Delivery Unit, whomust achieve and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)through American Heart Association (AHA).
• ONSChemo/Bio course complete within 1 year of employment if employedon units inpatient and/or outpatient where chemo isadministered.
• If in an Adult/Combined EDs, ACLSupon hire or within one year of beginning work in the EmergencyDepartment.
• If in an ED, Pediatric AdvancedLife Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) uponhire or within one year of beginning work in the EmergencyDepartment.
• In Dedicated Trauma Centers, TraumaNursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) or Emergency Nurse PediatricCourse (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months ofbeginning work in the EmergencyDepartment.
• Vascular Access Registered Nurse(VARN) program attendance required and obtains either a CertifiedRegistered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certified(VA-BC) certification upon hire or within a year of hire inPeripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)areas.
• Any registered nurse or advancedpractice nurse must obtain a cancer specific certification ordemonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe ofthe facilities accreditation cycle, if they work in medicaloncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinicand/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited ClevelandClinicfacility.

Complexityof Work:

• Requires criticalthinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriateaction.

WorkExperience:

• Minimum one yearcurrent acute care RN experience in a hospital setting required foracute care settings.
• Minimum one year currentacute care RN experience and/or skilled nursing facility (SNF)experience required for SNF caresettings.
• Minimum one year current acute careRN experience and/or rehab experience required for rehab caresettings.
• Minimum one year current acute careRN experience and/or Emergency Department (ED) experience requiredfor ED settings.
• Will considerlicensed military RNexperience.

PhysicalRequirements:

• Requires fullrange of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manualand finger dexterity, and eye-handcoordination.
• Requires standing and walking forextended periods of time.
• Requires correctedvision and hearing to normal range.
• Requiresworking under stressful conditions and irregularhours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/orbody fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of forceconstantly to move objects.
• Physical Demandrequirements are in excess of those for LightWork.

PersonalProtective Equipment:

• Follows standardprecautions using personal protective equipment asrequired.

KEYWORDS:J61, J6-1, J63, J6-3, Cardiac, HVI, HVTI, Cardio, Heart, Step-down,Step down, Stepdown, Surgical, Surgery, Vascular, ICU,post-surgical, open heart, thoracic, cardiothoracic,cardiovascular, tele, telemetry, Cardiology, Critical Care, Stancik
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