RN Ambulatory Surgery Center - OR/Scrub

Cleveland Clinic • Lyndhurst, OH

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About The Position

The RN works in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), providing outpatient surgical care from patients’ initial introduction through discharge. The role involves direct interaction with patients, families, and visitors, including providing healthcare education as needed. The nurse oversees clinical nursing practice, assesses patient care needs, plans and delivers care using the nursing process, and helps ensure that the ASC meets patient outcomes and its goals.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on day shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Caregivers must be flexible and willing to rotate to other locations based on departmental needs. Occasional Saturday hours may be required. The role includes opportunities to develop nursing skills through Cleveland Clinic education resources and courses.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• One year of clinical RN experience in a perioperative or critical care setting, or three years of Surgical Technician experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior scrubbing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical nursing practice in the ASC, including assessing patient care needs and planning care using the nursing process.
• Direct other caregivers in providing patient care.
• Report variances from standard practice to the Nurse Manager.
• Develop educational materials and provide health education to patients and families.
• Process patients through the ASC.
• Assess personnel skill levels and the availability of resources needed to meet established patient outcomes.
• Participate in achieving ASC goals and mission.
• Monitor and evaluate cost-effective practices within the ASC.
• Participate in developing and using quality-monitoring programs within the ASC.
• Maintain nursing competencies and participate in preparing staff development programs.
• Identify personal learning needs, establish professional goals, and evaluate progress toward those goals.
• Respect cultural and social differences.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, and staff members.

Benefits

• Professional development resources, including opportunities for further education and online and in-person courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree