RN - Pulmonary / Integrated Care Unit

Job Description

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The G91 Pulmonary / Integrated Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is part of Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Respiratory Institute. G91 is a 34-bed unit that serves higher acuity pulmonary step-down patients. Our caregivers are specially trained in the care of the pulmonary patient as well as the general medicine patient. Caregivers on this unit will gain the skill of working with patients on ventilators and will gain additional skills and experience that are transferrable to ICU units.

Ideal Candidate : Someone who communicates effectively with patients and team members, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can think critically and problem solve for patients’ best interests. Can provide emotional, spiritual and psychological support to patients, and is a collaborator and flexible to change. Ability to multi-task and prioritize patient care based on acuity

A caregiver in this position works Day / Night Rotation 7 : 00am-7 : 30pm or 7 : 00pm-7 : 30am. Every other weekend, Every other holiday. This is a PRN role.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Provide direct nursing care.

Implement and monitor patient care plans.

Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.

Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or 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

If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)  through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment

External applicants must have two years recent related nursing experience

Internal applicants with less than two years’ experience but post orientation / 90 day probationary period could be considered with Chief Nursing Officer level review and approval

Successfully pass all prescreen competency assessments

Will consider licensed military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Physical Requirements :

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Exposure to communicable diseases and / or body 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly : $41.00

Maximum hourly : $41.00

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.).