RN Ambulatory - Float Pool

Cleveland Clinic•Coral Springs, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory - Float Pool provides professional nursing care to a specified group of patients in a variety of ambulatory care settings. The role supports Dermatology, Urology, and Orthopaedics and floats across multiple units, departments, and locations to help deliver exceptional patient care. The nurse interacts directly with patients, families, and visitors, enhancing their experience and providing healthcare information as needed. This is a regular PRN, per diem position providing coverage at Coral Springs, Coral Medical, and Parkland. Caregivers are expected to work 1–2 days per week during the day, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The listed schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m. The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center offers primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging, and other services. Cleveland Clinic describes its caregiver environment as supportive and appreciative and offers a tuition reimbursement program. Caregivers are also expected to comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN program).
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
For areas performing moderate sedation procedures and/or cardiac stress testing, obtain ACLS through the AHA or ALS through the American Red Cross within six months of hire.
One year of recent experience as an RN; alternatively, specified current Cleveland Clinic caregivers transferring into an RN role in an ambulatory setting may qualify with LPN, Medical Assistant, or other unlicensed clinical healthcare experience under the stated same-setting or same-specialty conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Procedure experience.
Ambulatory or outpatient experience.
General surgery experience.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing assessments to assess patients’ health status.
Perform telephone triage.
Notify physicians or licensed independent practitioners (LIPs) of abnormal findings.
Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Collaborate with care coordinators to support smooth and effective transitions of care.
Assist with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Administer physician- or LIP-ordered medications and treatments and monitor patients’ responses.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Provide health education to patients and families.
Develop, evaluate, adapt, and document education according to patients’ learning needs.
Participate in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, experience, and safety.
Maintain professional growth and development in nursing and identify annual core competencies.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.