New Grad RN Resident - Heart & Lung Transplant

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.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

J82 is a 24-bed unit that provides care to heart and lung transplant patients who have either received or are awaiting a heart or lung transplant. As Resident RN on this team, you will use your nursing knowledge to support patients throughout treatment, ensuring a comfortable, warm and pleasant experience. You will also find a compassionate and sensitive caregiver culture where you will receive opportunities to expand your skills and advance the Professional Ladder at Cleveland Clinic.

How You'll Benefit

* Professional growth through our one-year, accredited Nurse Residency program, with nine tailored tracks, including online modules, simulation lab and hands-on training

* Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you're relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance. For a full list of benefits, click here.

* Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

A caregiver in this position works rotating days/nights from 7:00AM - 7:30PM or 7:00PM - 7:30AM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

* Participate in a residency core curriculum based on individual learning needs.

* Provide direct nursing care alongside a success coach.

* Establish and/or revise priorities for patient care (acuity of need, patient preference and resource availability).

* Respond to data indicating risk to patients' health and initiate action to correct, reduce or prevent risk.

* Seek supervision, consultation and assistance when unable to perform safely and independently.

* Document in patients' medical records.

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)

* New graduate RN OR less than one year of RN work experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

* Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: 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 for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. xrczosw 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.).