RN Specialist Endoscopy

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. Under the direct supervision of the Endoscopy Manager, the RN Specialist is knowledgeable in the theory and principles of Endoscopy and Perioperative nursing. In this role, you will manage the nursing care of all patients in the Endoscopy unit, including delegating to non-professional staff within their scope of practice. You must also 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 persons to improve skills and 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in a professional society.
• Recent Endoscopy experience (which could include ICU/PACU experience).

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Minimum Annual Salary: $73,840.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $115,648.00

The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00am to 5:30pm with on-call requirements including weekends and holidays. Start times may ultimately vary based on departmental needs.