RN Ambulatory - Infusion
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute, a leader in treating and researching complex neurological disorders and advancing innovations in neurology. The role supports the Comprehensive Pain Recovery Program, which offers low-dose ketamine infusions as part of a comprehensive plan for patients evaluated at the center. Ketamine, a general anesthetic, may help chronic pain when administered as a low-dose infusion. The RN provides nursing care in an ambulatory setting, including assessment, telephone triage, care planning, medication administration, patient education, and coordination with the healthcare team. The position requires critical thinking, sound judgment, communication skills, and a focus on patient safety, outcomes, experience, teamwork, and quality improvement. Some ambulatory nursing work may require travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Current demonstrated clinical competence.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Professional behavior and appearance, with a focus on patient safety, teamwork, patient outcomes, patient experience, and quality improvement.
- Ability to travel within Cleveland Clinic regional locations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- For areas performing moderate sedation procedures and/or cardiac stress testing, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire.
- For nurses working in medical oncology, radiation oncology, a cancer center or clinic, and/or administering chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility, a cancer-specific certification or ongoing qualifying education within the facilities’ accreditation cycle.
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments to assess patients’ health status.
- Perform telephone triage.
- Notify a physician or licensed independent practitioner 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.
- Assist with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered and monitor patients’ responses.
- Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
- Cover other nursing roles within the department.
- Provide health education to patients and families; develop, evaluate, adapt, and document education to meet learning needs.
- Assist in preparing department-specific education for patients and colleagues.
- Facilitate the smooth operation of ambulatory areas.
- Participate in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, experience, and safety.
- Maintain professional growth and development in nursing and meet identified annual core competencies.
- Travel within the region when needed to support physician clinics and surgical procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
