RN Ambulatory Surgery Center - Pre/Post

About the role

Join a team of caregivers committed to serving the east side community with compassion, empathy, and kindness at Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center, part of Cleveland Clinic. This role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world, providing endless support and appreciation. As an RN in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), you will assist in delivering exceptional outpatient surgical care, ensuring patients return home the same day. You will interact directly with patients, families, and visitors, enhancing their experience and providing healthcare education.

The Cleveland Clinic system provides nurses with professional development resources, including furthering education and online/in-person courses to enhance your skills.

Schedule

Full-time positions available with shifts of 7:00am to 5:30pm or 8:00am to 6:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical practice of nursing in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), including assessing patient care needs and planning the delivery of care utilizing the nursing process.
• Direct other caregivers in providing patient care.
• Report variances from standard practice to the Nurse Manager.
• Develop educational material and provide health education to patients and families.
• Process patients through the ASC.
• Assess the level of personnel skills and the availability of resources to meet established patient outcomes.
• Actively participate in attaining ASC goals and mission.
• Monitor and evaluate cost-effective practices within the ASC.
• Participate in the development and utilization of quality monitoring programs within the ASC.
• Responsible for personal and staff development by maintaining nursing competencies and participating in the preparation of staff development programs.
• Identify self-learning needs by establishing personal and professional goals to meet those needs and evaluate the attainment of the set goals.
• Demonstrate respect for the cultural and social differences that exist among people.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, and staff members.

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 (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire.
• One year of clinical experience as an RN in a perioperative or critical care setting OR three years of Surgical Technician experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements exceed those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for new hires is $33.50 to $53.40 per hour. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include applicable pay practices such as shift differentials or overtime, nor does it reflect the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement savings account contributions.