RN Ambulatory - Dermatology

About the role

Join the Cleveland Clinic team and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient‑first healthcare. Our dermatology department manages a variety of skin, hair, and nail diseases, including dermatitis from allergens, fungal infections, and sun damage. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional care, interact directly with patients, families, and visitors, and help enhance their experience while supplying healthcare information as needed. Cleveland Clinic offers extensive professional development resources, including further education and online/in‑person courses.

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 as needed.
• Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures.

Minimum qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• One year of recent experience as an RN.
• Will consider LPN, Medical Assistant, or other unlicensed clinical healthcare experience in substitution of RN experience if the applicant is a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver transferring within the same ambulatory setting or specialty area.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Physical requirements

Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range are needed. May involve exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Light work: exerting up to 20 lb occasionally, up to 10 lb frequently, or negligible force constantly. Personal protective equipment is used following Standard Precautions.

Schedule

Work hours are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $33.50 – Maximum hourly: $53.40. The range reflects anticipated new‑hire compensation and does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.