RN Ambulatory - Infectious Disease

Cleveland Clinic

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Infectious Disease physicians diagnose and treat chronic and recurrent infections that may result from exposure to infectious diseases, organ transplantation, or surgical procedures. The department also provides OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy), which requires close coordination with patients and multiple disciplines such as Home Health and the Infusion Center. As an RN, you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional care, from initial introduction to final send-off, providing professional nursing care to a specified group of patients in a variety of ambulatory care settings. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families, and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and supply healthcare information as needed. How You’ll Benefit Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources. A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
One year of recent experience as an RN OR LPN, Medical Assistant and/or other unlicensed clinical healthcare 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)
Two years of experience
Ambulatory experience (adults)
Strong LPN experience
Experience performing procedures at bedside

Responsibilities

Assess health status by completing a nursing assessment.
Perform telephone triage.
Notify physicians/LIPs of abnormal findings.
Establish a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.
Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care.
Assist with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician/LIP and monitor patients for response.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Provide health education to patients and families.
Develop, evaluate, adapt and document education to learning needs.
Participate in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience and patient safety.
Maintain professional growth and development in the nursing field and identify annual core competencies.