RN HOPS - Endoscopy

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,904 - 76,594; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease Institute is seeking an RN caregiver to join the Endoscopy department. You will provide nursing care for diagnostic and therapeutic services to hospitalized patients and collaborate on care plans with the health care team.

Minimum qualifications include an accredited nursing program graduate, current RN license, BLS, and 1 year RN experience. A substitution with 2 years of LPN in the same department may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state RN license.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• 1 year recent RN experience.
• Or RN with 2+ years LPN in the same department may substitute for RN experience.
• Current demonstrated clinical competence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services.
• Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings, and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Perform telephone triage and call rotations.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications.
• Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the health care team.
• Coordinate ongoing care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families; cover other nursing roles in the department.

Skills

RN experience

Strong communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Digestive Disease Institute specializes in medical and surgical treatments for disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most distinguished otolaryngology medical centers in the country.

The Endoscopy department offers upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for esophageal, stomach and duodenal disorders, wireless capsule endoscopy and balloon‑assisted enteroscopy for intestinal disorders, colonoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for colonic disease, and ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic and biliary disorders. This is a highly experienced team of caregivers that collaborate on various endoscopy procedures to achieve excellent medical outcomes for patients.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 5:30pm with one late night past 5:30pm. On‑call requirements occur on Fridays, 6:0 pm through the weekend to Monday, 6:00am. This is required 6-7 times per year

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients in various healthcare settings.
• Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings in patient records and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Perform telephone triage and call rotations.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications.
• Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the health care team.
• Coordinate ongoing care, identify discharge needs and facilitate discharge planning.
• Evaluate, initiate and maintain standards of care.
• Educate patients and families.
• Cover other nursing roles in the department.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• 1 year recent RN experience
• OR Licensed RN with at least 2 years of LPN experience within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department may substitute for required RN experience
• Current demonstrated clinical competence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• 2 years of recent RN 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.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

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

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

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.).