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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation . At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicate d caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic’s J5-2 Thoracic Surgery Stepdown Unit has a u n i q u e, exciting and fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. J5-2 specializes in esophagectomies, thoracotomies, hiatal hernia repairs, bilateral lung volume reduction , open-heart surgery preparation and congenital chest abnormality repairs, conducts procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis and Claggett's Window dressing change , and treats patients for heart failure, chest pain and cardiac arrhythmias . Nurses on this unit commonly use chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, Jejunostomy tubes with tube feeding, Jackson Pratt drains, and PCAs (patient-controlled analgesics).
A caregiver in this position works rotating days/nights from 7:0 0AM —7:30 PM and 7:00 PM —7:30 AM .
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: