RN Specialist - Endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Endoscopy, Perioperative Nursing, Patient Assessment, Documentation, Patient Care, Equipment Use, Communication, Team Collaboration, Safety Practices, Confidentiality, Education and Training, Delegation, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Critical Thinking, BLS and ACLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title RN Specialist - Endoscopy Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department Endoscopy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code AK0674 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. Under the direct supervision of the Endoscopy Manager, the RN Specialist is knowledgeable in the theory and principles of Endoscopy and Perioperative nursing. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the nursing care of all patients in the Endoscopy unit, including delegating to non-professional staff within their scope of practice. You must also be flexible to cross train and function in all operative areas and other areas, such as the OR for ERCPs, Radiology for Bronchoscopies, travel endoscopies Pre-op, Recovery, front desk, and decontamination / sterilization of equipment. How You’ll Benefit Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance. Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with on-call requirements including weekends and holidays. Start times may vary. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Prepare patients for the endoscopy procedure. Assess the physical and psychological status of the patient, pre-op vital signs and accurately complete the admission. Report pre-op documentation and testing findings to the physician when necessary Ensure that all necessary consents and charting components are available and filled out correctly. Support the physician with the endoscopic procedures. Competently use equipment, accurately document and label specimens, and communicate relevant information to the anesthesia provider and physician. Ensure patients are stable and meet all requirements to be safely discharged Accurately complete the post-operative documentation. Seek assistance from other resource person to improve skills, knowledge in the Endoscopy unit. Identify unsafe practices and participate in seeking a solution. Maintain privacy and confidentiality. Follow policy and procedures of the Endoscopy unit. Follow hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge. Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN program) Current state of Ohio RN license Current BLS and ACLS (with 6 months of hire) Maintain competencies specific to patient population served Two (2) years of nursing experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Membership into professional society Recent Endoscopy experience (which could include ICU/PACU 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 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Responsibilities

The RN Specialist is responsible for managing nursing care in the Endoscopy unit, preparing patients for procedures, and supporting physicians during endoscopic procedures. They must ensure patient safety and complete necessary documentation accurately.