Cleveland Calling: Elevate Cardiac Care in the Heart of Ohio

The Cardiac Stepdown RN is responsible for monitoring vital signs administering medications managing cardiac devices and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal recovery and patient outcomes.\nMust be proficient in the following Skills:
- ABG interpretation
- NIV management
- Cardiac Cath recovery
- Tikosyn administration
- Cardizem titration

\nKey Responsibilities:
- Cardiac Monitoring and Assessment:
- Continuously monitor patients cardiovascular status including heart rate blood pressure rhythm and oxygen saturation using telemetry or other monitoring devices.
- Assess for signs of cardiac complications such as arrhythmias ischemia heart failure or myocardial infarction and respond appropriately.
- Regularly evaluate patients overall health including fluid balance respiratory function and vital signs.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients response to cardiac treatments and interventions.
- Medication Administration and Management:
- Administer prescribed medications including antiarrhythmics anticoagulants pain management and other cardiac medications.
- Monitor for adverse reactions to medications such as hypotension bradycardia or bleeding and adjust care accordingly.
- Ensure accurate administration of IV medications including drips for cardiac support e.g. vasopressors antiarrhythmic drugs.
- Educate patients on their medications including dosages timing and potential side effects.
- Patient Care and Recovery Support:
- Provide post-surgical and post-procedural care to patients recovering from heart surgeries stent placements pacemaker implantation and other cardiac interventions.
- Assist patients in managing post-operative pain including administering pain medications and helping with non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
- Monitor for and address common post-cardiac procedure complications such as bleeding infection or graft failure.
- Assess wound sites including those from catheter insertion pacemaker implantation or heart surgery and provide care as needed.
- Patient Education:
- Educate patients and their families on cardiac conditions medications lifestyle modifications and long-term care strategies to prevent further cardiac events.
- Provide guidance on diet exercise stress management and other factors contributing to cardiovascular health.
- Prepare patients for discharge by teaching them about home care needs follow-up appointments and when to seek medical attention.
- Address concerns about cardiac rehabilitation and support the transition to outpatient care.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with cardiologists cardiac surgeons physical therapists and other healthcare providers to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Communicate effectively with patients families and the interdisciplinary team regarding the patients progress treatment plan and any changes in condition.
- Participate in daily rounds to discuss patient progress treatment strategies and next steps in care.
- Document patient care interventions and progress in electronic health records EHRs in a timely and accurate manner.
- Emergency Response and Critical Care:
- Respond to emergent situations such as arrhythmias cardiac arrest or respiratory failure by providing immediate interventions like CPR or defibrillation.
- Assist in resuscitation efforts and coordinate with the team to stabilize the patient.
- Monitor and manage patients on life-support equipment e.g. ventilators intra-aortic balloon pumps when necessary.
- Infection Control and Safety:
- Follow infection control protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections particularly in patients with cardiac devices or post-surgical wounds.
- Ensure patient safety by monitoring for signs of complications such as pressure ulcers deep vein thrombosis DVT and falls.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines for handling medications equipment and sterile procedures.
Pay: $50-$53

BLS & ACLS Required