RN Ambulatory - GYN

Cleveland Clinic•Coral Springs, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory provides professional nursing care to a specified group of patients in ambulatory care settings. The role involves direct interaction with patients, families, and visitors to enhance their experience and provide healthcare information as needed. The position is based at the Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center, which offers primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging, and other services. The caregiver works days, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team to support patient care and transitions. The position also participates in quality improvement, process improvement, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, experience, and safety.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing in an ADN or BSN program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
For areas performing moderate sedation procedures and/or cardiac stress testing, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association or ALS through the American Red Cross is required within six months of hire.
One year of recent RN experience; alternatives apply for current Cleveland Clinic caregivers transferring to an RN role within the specified ambulatory setting or specialty area.
Full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
May require some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Ability to perform light work, including exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly; the role may involve significant walking or standing, sitting while using arm or leg controls, or constant pushing or pulling at a production-rate pace.
Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Employment offers are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
GYN or women’s health experience.
Prior outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing assessments to assess health status.
Perform telephone triage.
Notify physicians or licensed independent practitioners (LIPs) 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.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician or LIP, and monitor patients’ responses.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Provide health education to patients and families.
Develop, evaluate, adapt, and document education to meet learning needs.
Participate in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, experience, and safety.
Maintain professional growth and development in nursing and identify annual core competencies.
Use personal protective equipment as required for procedures and follow Standard Precautions.