ASC OR Nurse
About The Position
Provide clinical nursing care in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), an outpatient surgery setting where patients return home after procedures without overnight stays. The nurse supports patients throughout their experience, from introduction through discharge, and interacts with patients, families and visitors to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed. The role may include directing caregivers, assuming charge responsibilities, and contributing to staff development and ongoing nursing competencies. The position is based at Park West in Akron. The schedule is Monday through Thursday. Full-time caregivers typically work four 9-hour shifts per week; part-time caregivers work 24 hours per week on a rotating two-week schedule. The schedule may include up to two Friday half-day shifts per month to support pain cases. There are no night, weekend, holiday or on-call requirements. Cleveland Clinic offers nurses professional development resources, including further education and online and in-person courses.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of clinical experience as an RN in a perioperative or critical care setting, or three years as a Surgical Technician.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross, or willingness to obtain it within six months of hire.
- If caring for a pediatric population, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross.
- Current demonstrated clinical proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Prior RN circulating experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical nursing in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
- Assess patient care needs, plan delivery of care and process patients through the ASC.
- Direct other caregivers in providing patient care.
- Assume charge responsibilities, resolve problems and report variances.
- Develop educational materials and provide health education to patients and families.
- Maintain nursing competencies.
- Participate in preparing staff development programs.
- Identify self-learning needs, establish goals and evaluate attainment of goals.
- Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences.
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and caregivers.
- Respond positively, with concern and sensitivity, in the workplace and contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere.
Benefits
- Professional development resources, including opportunities for further education and online and in-person courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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