Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room Nurse

Job Title Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room Nurse Location Akron Facility Bath Health and Wellness Department ASA-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code

F2421S

Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm Job Summary Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care, and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. Job Details A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide clinical nursing and efficient functioning of the ASC and for personal and staff development in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Assess patient care needs, plan the delivery of care and process patients through the ASC. Direct other caregivers in providing patient care. Assume charge responsibilities, resolve problems and report variances. Develop educational materials and provide health education to patients and families. Maintain nursing competencies. Monitor and evaluate cost effective practices within the ASC. Complete all mandatory nursing competencies and educational requirements within a defined time frame. Participate in preparing staff development programs. Identify self-learning needs, establish goals and evaluate attainment of goals. Demonstrate respect for the cultural and social differences that exist among people. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and caregivers. Demonstrate a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace and contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). One year of clinical experience as an RN in a perioperative or critical care setting OR three years of experience as a Surgical Technician. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within six months of hire. For those caring for pediatric population, completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Current demonstrated clinical proficiency. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). ICU experience. PACU/Endoscopy experience. Physical Requirements 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. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute