RN Ambulatory - Otolaryngology

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory - Otolaryngology caregiver provides professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. The role supports a specialized otolaryngology team providing care across areas including hearing and speech, head and neck surgery, laryngotracheal reconstruction, nasal and sinus disorders, otology-neurotology, pediatric otolaryngology, and vestibular and balance disorders.

The caregiver works Monday through Friday on a day schedule, either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; weekends are not required. The role may involve travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures. The caregiver may also cover other nursing roles within the department.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• In areas performing moderate sedation procedures and/or cardiac stress testing, obtain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• One year of recent experience as an RN; alternatively, for specified current Cleveland Clinic caregivers transferring into an RN role in an ambulatory setting, one year of experience as an LPN, Medical Assistant, or other unlicensed clinical healthcare professional may qualify when remaining in the same current ambulatory setting, or when transferring from a clinical role within the same specialty area into an ambulatory area.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; and capacity for light work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.
• Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage, and establish care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
• Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings.
• Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, and specialized patient care equipment.
• Develop, evaluate, adapt, and document health education for patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles within the department.
• Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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