ASC RN Specialty - PACU/Endoscopy

Cleveland Clinic•Coral Springs, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ASC RN Specialty supports PACU and Endoscopy at the Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center. The Ambulatory Surgery Center provides pre- and post-operative care for a range of outpatient surgical cases, including ENT, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedic surgery, and urology. The RN 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 caregiver works days from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and oversees nursing practice in the ASC, assessing patient needs and planning care using the nursing process. The role includes directing caregivers, assuming charge responsibilities, processing patients, supporting education for patients and families, and contributing to quality, cost-effectiveness, and the ASC’s goals. Cleveland Clinic describes the Coral Springs facility as providing convenient access to its regional-hospital care, with services including primary care, outpatient surgery, and imaging.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing (ADN or BSN program).
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
One year of RN clinical 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).
Endoscopy, Cath Lab, Radiology, ICU, or ED background.
Post-operation or stepdown experience.
Endoscopy Technician experience.
OR Circulator experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relationships with patients and other ASC users.
Oversee nursing practice in the ASC, assess patient care needs, and plan 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 skills and available resources to meet established patient outcomes.
Participate 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 required nursing competencies and education within the defined timeframe.
Contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere.
Respect cultural and social differences.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, and caregivers.
Collaborate with physicians and anesthesia providers in screening, diagnosing, and treating gastrointestinal conditions, including through colonoscopies and EGDs.
Promote patient advocacy, safety, and optimal outcomes across the multidisciplinary care team.