RN Specialist Endoscopy

RN Specialist Endoscopy

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.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00am to 5:30pm with on-call requirements including weekends and holidays. Start times may ultimately vary based on departmental needs.

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

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