ASC RN Specialty - PACU/Endoscopy

Cleveland Clinic•Coral Springs, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center provides primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging, and other services. The Ambulatory Surgery Center cares for pre- and post-operative patients across a variety of ambulatory surgical cases, including ENT, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedic surgery, and urology. The ASC RN supporting Endoscopy and PACU collaborates with physicians and anesthesia providers to screen, diagnose, and treat gastrointestinal conditions through procedures such as colonoscopies and EGDs, while promoting patient advocacy, safety, and optimal outcomes across the multidisciplinary care team. The role follows established standards, department guidelines, and hospital policies and procedures. The caregiver works days from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 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 RN experience 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 or American Red Cross.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
For caregivers serving pediatric patients, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Procedural background.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Operating room, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, Radiology, ICU, or ED background.
Post-operation or stepdown experience.
Endoscopy Technician experience.
OR Circulator experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain courteous and cooperative relations with patients and other users of the ASC.
Oversee nursing practice in the ASC, including assessing patient care needs and planning care using 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 materials and provide health education to patients and families.
Process patients through the ASC.
Assess personnel skill levels and resource availability to meet established patient outcomes.
Participate actively in attaining ASC goals and mission.
Monitor and evaluate cost-effective practices within the ASC.
Participate in developing and using quality monitoring programs within the ASC.
Complete mandatory nursing competencies and educational requirements within the defined time frame.
Contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere.
Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, and caregivers.
Collaborate with physicians and anesthesia providers to support screening, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions and promote patient safety and optimal outcomes.