RN Ambulatory - Gastroenterology

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking an experienced RN to join the Gastroenterology outpatient team. The caregiver will cross-functionally support the department, provide professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, and participate in patient assessments and care plans.

Responsibilities include administering medications, initiating CPR, notifying physicians of abnormal findings, and assisting with procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.
• Assess health status, perform nursing assessments, and establish care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
• Notify physician of abnormal findings.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Develop and document patient education for individuals and families.
• Coverage for other nursing roles within the department.
• Travel within the region to support physician clinics and procedures.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Ambulatory patient care

Education

RN diploma/ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterology specializes in colonoscopies, endoscopies, gastroenterology and digestive diseases. This outpatient facility offers patients a combination of experience, training, compassion, comfort and extensive knowledge to enhance treatment outcomes and the overall patient experience. As an RN on this team, you will cross‑functionally support the department by assisting with various patient care tasks and maintaining a cohesive and united caregiver dynamic.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

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 OR LPN, Medical Assistant and/or other unlicensed clinical healthcare 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's 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.).