RN Ambulatory - Dermatology

Cleveland Clinic; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center in Ohio is seeking an RN to deliver professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting, including dermatology-related duties and fast-paced patient interactions.

You will assess health status, perform nursing assessments, administer medications, initiate CPR, and coordinate with physicians across regional clinics. A strong candidate has RN licensure, BLS, and at least one year of recent RN experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold RN licensure.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum one year of recent RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional care in ambulatory settings.
• Assess health status and nursing triage; develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; initiate CPR as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians and travel regionally to support clinics.

Skills

Telephone triage

Medication administration

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialties providing patients with the world‑class care Cleveland Clinic is known for. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

Our dermatologists manage a variety of skin, hair and nail diseases, including dermatitis caused by a wide range of allergens, fungal infections, and the damaging effects of prolonged exposure to the sun. As an RN, you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional care, from initial introduction to final send-off. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and supply healthcare information as needed. Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic system provides nurses with many professional development resources, including furthering education and online/in‑person courses to enhance your skills.

A caregiver in this position works 10‑hour shifts from 6:30am to 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 and provide it to patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles within the department.
• Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures, as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 and/or other unlicensed clinical healthcare experience in substitution of RN experience if applicant is a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in an ambulatory setting transferring into an RN role but remaining in the same current ambulatory Cleveland Clinic setting OR a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in a clinical role within the same specialty area transferring into an ambulatory area

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.50

Maximum hourly: $53.40

The pay range displayed on this job posting 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 displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).