Assistant Nurse Manager - Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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. The J73 unit is a 25-bed cardiology stepdown telemetry unit that provide fast-paced nursing care to a select medical cardiac patient population that includes myocardial infarction, post cardiac intervention, chronic heart failure, dysrhythmia management and pulmonary hypertension. As an Assistant Nurse Manager on this unit, you will assist fellow RNs, physicians and medical staff in providing the best possible healthcare experience. Your work will mainly focus on evaluating patient condition, improving unit policies, managing caregiver schedules and welcoming new nurses to the team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of everyone you meet and the community as a whole. You can also benefit from the comprehensive benefits offered by Cleveland Clinic, such as further education, professional development courses and employee wellness programs. A caregiver in this role works a day/evening rotation from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., with four weekend shifts scheduled within a six-week period. A caregiver who excels in this role will: - Support the Nurse Manager with supervising and supporting RNs and other nursing support caregivers. - Supervise admissions, conduct assessment of patient's needs and initiate nursing care plans. - Evaluate and document patient progress. - Facilitate the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit. - Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit. - Serve as a liaison between the manager, caregivers and other areas within the organization. - Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit. - Prepare schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage. - Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives. - Assist in orienting new caregivers. - Participate in continuing education and in-service educational programs. - Assist in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs. - Participate in interviewing, caregiver evaluations, onboarding and check-ins. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: - Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing - Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross - Two years of recent RN experience - Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: - Cardiac experience Physical Requirements: - Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. - Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. - Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. - Requires some exposure to communicable disease 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. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $37.50 Maximum hourly: $57.60 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.).

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