RN Ambulatory - Gastroenterology

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for its Gastroenterology ambulatory unit in Akron, OH. You will provide professional nursing care, assess patients, perform triage, administer medications, and support procedures with a focus on education for patients and families.

Responsibilities include emergency readiness, coordinating with physicians, and regional travel to assist clinics and surgeries. A BSN is preferred, with an RN license and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC.
• One year of RN or LPN/medical assistant experience in ambulatory care if transferring from another role.

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 physician or LIP of abnormal findings.
• Assist with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and equipment.
• Develop and document patient health education for patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles within the department.
• Travel regionally to support physician clinics and procedures as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Telephone triage

CPR

Emergency care

Patient education

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

About This Role

As an RN in the Gastroenterology department at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, you will provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting, supporting patient care tasks and maintaining a cohesive caregiver dynamic.

Highlights

• Pay: $34 - $53/hour
• Location: Akron, OH
• Facility: Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital
• Department/Unit: Gastroenterology
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience:
  • 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
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They have been providing world-class care to their community for over 100 years, striving for patient-centered care and comfort through a collaborative team of healthcare professionals.