RN Ambulatory - Outpatient Cardiac Surgery

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 Cardiothoracic Surgery Department offers virtually every type of cardiac surgery, providing caregivers with the opportunity to work in a highly specialized and advanced clinical environment. As an RN, you will work directly with cardiothoracic surgeons and the Cardiac Pre-Op team to help ensure patients are fully cleared and prepared for surgery while delivering an exceptional patient experience.

This role serves as the final step in the pre-operative process for cardiac surgery patients. Responsibilities include reviewing patient histories, interpreting pathology reports and diagnostic results, initiating additional testing when needed, communicating pre-surgical instructions to patients, and collaborating closely with surgeons to address concerns prior to surgery. This is a highly detailed, patient-facing position that requires strong critical thinking, independent decision-making, and excellent communication skills.

A caregiver in this position works full-time| 10-hour shifts| 7:00am—5:30pm| no weekends or holidays. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.  

• Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage, and establish care plans.  

• Administer medication and treatments.  

• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.  

• Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings. 

• Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, and specialized patient care equipment. 

• Develop, evaluate, adapt and document health education and provide it to patients and families.  

• Cover other nursing roles within the department.  

• Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures, as needed. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, 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 

• In areas performing moderate sedation procedures and/or cardiac stress testing, must have current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification within six months of hire 

• One year of recent experience as an RN OR LPN, Medical Assistant and/or other unlicensed clinical healthcare experience if applicant is a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in an ambulatory setting transferring into an RN role but remaining in the same current ambulatory Cleveland Clinic setting OR a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in a clinical role within the same specialty area transferring into an ambulatory area  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)  

• Previous RN experience with a strong cardiac care background; CVICU experience

• Ability to review and interpret patient reports, recognize abnormal findings, and understand pathology outside normal ranges

• Strong clinical judgment skills with the ability to identify abnormal readings and promptly notify the surgeon when appropriate 

• Experience collaborating with all members of the patient care team throughout the pre-assessment process 

• Ability to thrive in a highly detailed and comprehensive clinical role

• Demonstrated excellent work ethic, professionalism, and accountability

• Nursing backgrounds include CVICU and Cardiac Stepdown units; candidates with extensive ICU and/or HVTI experience