RN Ambulatory Team Lead - Cardiology

RN Ambulatory Team Lead - Cardiology

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Team Lead in the Cardiology department, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary care team to provide professional nursing care to patients in an ambulatory setting. This role is responsible for patient outreach prior to cardiology procedures, including providing reminders regarding diet and medication adjustments prior to surgery, as well as managing pre-operative and post-operative patient calls. You will assist in providing clinical oversight to caregivers and patients, coordinate and resolve daily operational issues within a specified clinical area, and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform duties of the RN ambulatory
• Coordinate and resolve daily operational issues in specified clinical area.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety initiatives.
• Facilitate orientation, teaching, coaching and mentoring of assigned employees.
• Assist in the preparation of the department specific education for patients and colleagues.
• Participate in quality initiatives, process improvement and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience and patient safety.
• Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transition of care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Two years of recent experience as an RN

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
• Previous charge nurse or supervisory experience
• Prior experience in general surgery or cardiology

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of care in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.
• This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
• Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations.
• Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
• Work is heavy, with constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
• You will be stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving a patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulation of equipment into position.
• The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is significant.
• Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our 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.

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