RN HOPS - Cardiac Cath Lab

                    

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Job Title

RN HOPS - Cardiac Cath Lab

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Intervention-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

F99950

                     

Shift

Days + Call

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm/7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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 nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. 

The Invasive Cardiovascular Laboratory (Cath Lab) J2-1 specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with acquired cardiovascular disease and structural or congenital heart disorders. The team cares for patients with a wide range of conditions, including angina, acute coronary syndrome (STEMI and NSTEMI), heart failure, structural heart disease, carotid and cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease.

J2-1 performs some of the most complex nonsurgical cardiovascular procedures, supported by state-of-the-art nursing and technical expertise. Procedures include coronary angiography, myocardial biopsy, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), hemodynamic studies, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), carotid artery stenting, peripheral artery angioplasty and stenting, thrombolysis, valvuloplasty, valve repair, and percutaneous aortic valve implantation. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team caring for patients through advanced cardiovascular procedures.

Day Shifts / 3-12's / 7:00am - 7:30pm.

Following completion of training, the position includes an on-call component, with caregivers typically participating in 2–4 call shifts per four-week schedule, including both primary and secondary call responsibilities.

Weekend work is not required unless assigned as part of the on-call rotation.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients in various healthcare settings.  

• Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings in patient records and notify physicians of abnormal findings.  

• Perform telephone triage and 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.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, ADN, BSN program) 

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• *If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department. 

• *If in areas operating with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC Lines), Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) certification is preferred within three years of hire. 

• One year of recent experience as an RN  

• OR  Licensed RN with at least 2 years of LPN experience within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department (may substitute for required RN experience) 

• Current demonstrated clinical competence 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) 

• Two years of recent experience as an RN  

• ICU experience  

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• 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.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide 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.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this 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. 

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