Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.
Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute offers comprehensive clinical and advanced residency programs in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, vascular medicine and surgery, anesthesia, and research. The large volume and complexity of patients within the Institute create an exceptional learning environment for specialized cardiovascular care. As a New Grad RN Resident in these specialized units, you will play a vital role in promoting positive patient outcomes by utilizing innovative, evidence-based technologies and best practices. You will foster meaningful connections with patients, families, and visitors, enhancing their care experience through compassionate education, advocacy, and support.
Cleveland Clinic is committed to your professional growth, providing robust continuing education opportunities, including online and in-person courses designed to advance nursing practice. Below are the units where our New Grad RN Residents will make a meaningful impact.
Our Stepdown/Progressive Care Units Include:
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown Units – J51, J53, J61, J62 and J63
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Thoracic Surgery Stepdown – J52
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Cardiovascular Medicine Stepdown Units – J71, J72 and J73
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Vascular Surgery Stepdown – J81
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Heart/Lung Transplant Stepdown Unit – J82
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1921 Suites: Cardiac Stepdown Unit – J83
A caregiver in this position works from 7:00am -7:30pm or 7:00pm -7:30am. Rotating weekends and holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.
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Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.
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Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability).
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Respond to data indicating risk to patients’ health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.
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Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.
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Document in patients’ medical records.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program)
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Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
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New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Physical Requirements:
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Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
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Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
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Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
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Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
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Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $33.50
Maximum hourly: $53.60
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).