RN Ambulatory Surgery Center - Pre/Post

Cleveland Clinic•City of Utica, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our ASC provides high-quality procedures in a safe, efficient environment that allow patients to return home the same day without the need for overnight hospitalization. As an RN, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional care, from initial introduction to final send-off. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed. A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00am – 3:30pm/4:30pm.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
One year of clinical experience as an RN in a perioperative or critical care setting OR three years as a Surgical Technician
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) (or willing to obtain within six months of hire)
If performing moderate/procedural sedation must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Provide clinical nursing in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
Assess patient care needs, plan the delivery of care and process patients through the ASC.
Direct other caregivers in providing patient care.
Assume charge responsibilities, resolve problems and report variances.
Develop educational materials and provide health education to patients and families.
Maintain nursing competencies.
Participate in preparing staff development programs.
Identify self-learning needs, establish goals and evaluate attainment of goals.
Demonstrate respect for the cultural and social differences that exist among people.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and caregivers.
Demonstrate a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace and contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere.