RN Specialist - Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As an RN Specialist, you will be responsible for providing and/or assisting with the care of patients receiving cardiac catheter procedures, including admitting patients, and providing pre- and post-procedure care to patients admitted to the POD for various heart, vascular and related procedures. You will have the opportunity to enhance each patients’ experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm with on-call requirements including every 3 rd weekend.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Coordinate patient transfers within the facility and outlying facilities.
• Provide patient care during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, such as left and right heart caths, temporary pacemakers, angioplasties/stent, IABP, etc.
• Ensure patient and caregiver safety.
• Admit, assess and provide pre- and post- procedure care to patients admitted to POD for various H&V procedures, including patients from Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Function, EP lab, etc.
• In the Cardiac Cath Lab: record and monitor arterial pressures, EKG and other vital signs during procedures, assess patients and give medications as ordered by a physician, circulate and scrub in during procedures and prepare rooms and equipment for procedure to be performed.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.
• Remain flexible to work in and cross train between other areas in the Heart and Vascular Center.
• Support and participate in community wellness programs.
• Serve as preceptor for university students in nursing and/or other health sciences.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure in Ohio as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross
• Ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias
• Ability to take call and safely make it to the hospital within 30 minutes once a STEMI has been called

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Critical care experience

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $73,840.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $115,648.00

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.).