RN Ambulatory - General Surgery

Cleveland Clinic•Elkton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital, an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital in Dover, Ohio, dedicated to providing world-class healthcare with a focus on community and personalized care. As part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System, you will be a valued caregiver within a talented, compassionate, and driven team, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to deliver stellar patient care. Union Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical services, from minimally invasive procedures to major surgeries, all supported by the latest surgical and monitoring tools. In the role of an RN on the General Surgery team, you will be instrumental in providing exceptional care throughout the patient journey. This involves direct interaction with patients and their families, offering opportunities to enhance their experience through healthcare education. This position is designed to advance your nursing skillset while ensuring a safe and thorough patient visit by assisting in the execution of care plans. You will contribute to building a rewarding career within one of the most respected healthcare organizations globally.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, 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
One year of recent experience as an RN
Will consider LPN, Medical Assistant and/or other unlicensed clinical healthcare experience in substitution of RN experience if applicant is a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in an ambulatory setting transferring into an RN role but remaining in the same current ambulatory Cleveland Clinic setting OR a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in a clinical role within the same specialty area transferring into an ambulatory area

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.
Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage and establish care plans.
Administer medications and treatments.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings.
Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures and specialized patient care equipment.
Develop, evaluate, adapt and document health education and provide it to patients and families.
Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care.
Participate in quality initiatives, process improvements and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience and patient safety.
Cover other nursing roles within the department.
Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures, as needed.