Job Title
Nurse Manager - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
J5-1 Cardiovasc Surg Stepdown-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code
T3305E

Shift
Days

Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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.

We are seeking a Nurse Manager to lead our clinical team and oversee daily operations for the J51 and J53 Cardiovascular Stepdown units. In this role, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. You will be responsible for staffing, scheduling, and supervising nursing practice while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment that promotes professional development and team growth. This position supports a specialized cardiovascular patient population, including patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs).

You will oversee all aspects of personnel management and development, ensuring clinical excellence and a positive work environment. Your dedication and leadership will enhance the Cleveland Clinic experience for patients, visitors, and fellow caregivers alike.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Occasional late nights and weekends may be required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Manage the operation and practice of professional nursing and delivery of nursing care on an assigned unit.
• Establish clinical direction of nursing care, provide clinical supervision and maintain quality outcomes and patient care standards.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care.
• Supervise caregivers and promote development.
• Maintain adherence to JCAHO and other regulatory standards.
• Coordinate unit operations with other units/departments.
• Develop and monitor budgets, approve purchases and establish/revise inventory quotes.
• Analyze personnel structure and determine staffing needs.
• Evaluate performance, conduct selection and termination processes and develop strategic plans.
• Participate in clinical nursing research and support foundation research activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Three years of recent clinical nursing experience, including at least one year of healthcare management experience
• High degree of clinical expertise in the specialty area
• Demonstrated leadership, management, communication, counseling, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and group process skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Prior Cardiac ICU, Stepdown or ICU experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye and hand coordination.
• Requires frequent data entry, sitting, standing and walking.
• Requires corrective vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily 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.