RN Specialist – Endoscopy

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General, a healthcare provider with over 100 years of service to the community. This role offers the opportunity to work and learn from experienced caregivers within one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. The RN Specialist, under the direct supervision of the Endoscopy Manager, is expected to be proficient in the theory and principles of Endoscopy and Perioperative nursing. Key responsibilities include managing the nursing care of all patients in the Endoscopy unit and delegating tasks to non-professional staff within their scope of practice. The position requires flexibility to cross-train and function across various operative areas, including the OR for ERCPs, Radiology for Bronchoscopies, travel endoscopies Pre-op, Recovery, front desk, and equipment decontamination/sterilization. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center, founded in 1921, integrating clinical and hospital care with research and education. It is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and has pioneered significant medical breakthroughs. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals, Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system with 70,800 employees worldwide, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties, and operates across multiple locations globally.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN program)
• Current state of Ohio RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS (with 6 months of hire)
• Maintain competencies specific to patient population served
• Two (2) years of nursing experience

Nice To Haves

• Membership into professional society
• Recent Endoscopy experience (which could include ICU/PACU experience)

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursing care of all patients in the Endoscopy unit, including delegating to non-professional staff within their scope of practice.
• Be flexible to cross train and function in all operative areas and other areas, such as the OR for ERCPs, Radiology for Bronchoscopies, travel endoscopies Pre-op, Recovery, front desk, and decontamination / sterilization of equipment.
• Prepare patients for the endoscopy procedure.
• Assess the physical and psychological status of the patient, pre-op vital signs and accurately complete the admission.
• Report pre-op documentation and testing findings to the physician when necessary.
• Ensure that all necessary consents and charting components are available and filled out correctly.
• Support the physician with the endoscopic procedures.
• Competently use equipment, accurately document and label specimens, and communicate relevant information to the anesthesia provider and physician.
• Ensure patients are stable and meet all requirements to be safely discharged.
• Accurately complete the post-operative documentation.
• Seek assistance from other resource person to improve skills, knowledge in the Endoscopy unit.
• Identify unsafe practices and participate in seeking a solution.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow policy and procedures of the Endoscopy unit.
• Follow hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge.
• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt
• Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career
• Relocation assistance (if relocating)
• Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees