RN-Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Job Title

RN- Ambulatory Surgery Center, Cole Eye

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Cole Eye Or-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

F2421S

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

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.

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus’ Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) offers advanced outpatient surgery that allows patients to return home soon after their procedure without the need for overnight stays. As an RN on this team, you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional care, from initial introduction to discharge. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and supply healthcare education as needed. Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic system provides nurses with many professional development resources, including furthering education and online/in-person courses to enhance your skills. 

A caregiver in this position works days 7:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. + on-call requirements

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Oversee the clinical practice of nursing in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), including assessing patient care needs and planning the delivery of care utilizing the nursing process in a variety of settings. 

• Direct other caregivers in providing patient care. 

• Report variances from standard practice to the Nurse Manager. 

• Develop educational material and provide health education to patients and families. 

• Process patients through the ASC. 

• Assess the level of personnel skills and the availability of resources to meet established patient outcomes. 

• Actively participate in attaining ASC goals and mission. 

• Monitor and evaluate cost effective practices within the ASC. 

• Participate in the development and utilization of quality monitoring programs within the ASC. 

• Responsible for personal and staff development by maintaining nursing competencies and participating in the preparation of staff development programs. 

• Identify self-learning needs by establishing personal and professional goals to meet those needs and evaluate the attainment of the set goals. 

• Demonstrate respect for the cultural and social differences that exist among people. 

• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and staff members. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing 

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire 

• One year of clinical experience as an RN in a perioperative or critical care setting OR three years of Surgical Technician experience  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

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Physical Requirements:

• 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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