About this opportunity
Cleveland Clinic lists this RN Specialist – Endoscopy 7a – 5:30p – Vary Start opportunity in akron, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations.
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 be responsible for managing 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.
How You’ll Benefit
Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well‑Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with on‑call requirements including weekends and holidays. Start times may vary.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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 person to improve skills, 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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 for the ideal future caregiver include:
Membership into 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. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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.).
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Worksite address
akron, OH, 44329, US
Who can apply
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