What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Nurse position at Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic?
Position: Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Unit
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide complex post-operative care to cardiac surgery patients, including continuous assessment and telemetry monitoring.
- Administer medications and manage wounds to promote patient recovery and safety.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families to ensure understanding of care processes and recovery.
- Maintain safe, evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient outcomes.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure.
- Experience in cardiac care or critical care units preferred.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to a dynamic clinical environment.