ASC RN Specialty - Operating Room

Cleveland Clinic•Coral Springs, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center provides patients with convenient access to the same world-class care provided at Cleveland Clinic's regional hospitals. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging and more. As a caregiver on our team, you will experience endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Ambulatory Surgery Center provides care to pre- and post-op patients for a large variety of ambulatory surgical cases, including but not limited to ENT, General Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Urology, following established standards, department guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. As an ASC RN supporting Endoscopy and PACU, you will use your strong assessment and critical-thinking skills in collaboration with physicians and anesthesia providers to screen, diagnose, and treat gastrointestinal conditions through procedures such as colonoscopies and EGDs. In this role, you play an integral part in ensuring patient advocacy, safety, and optimal outcomes across the multi-disciplinary care team. A caregiver in this role works days from 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing (ADN or BSN program)
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 of experience as a Surgical Technician
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire
For those caring for pediatric population, completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Endoscopy, Cath Lab, Radiology, ICU or ED background
Post-operation or stepdown experience

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain courteous and cooperative relations with patients and other users of the ASC.
Oversee the clinical practice of nursing in the 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.
Assume charge responsibilities and resolve problems.
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.
Complete all mandatory nursing competencies and educational requirements within a defined time frame.
Contribute to the positive atmosphere of the workplace.
Demonstrate respect for the cultural and social differences that exist among people.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and caregivers.