Registered Nurse - Weston, United States - Cleveland Clinic

Description

Join ClevelandClinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on theleading edge of technology and education all while consistentlyproviding patient-centered healthcare. As part of ClevelandClinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one ofthe top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area andFlorida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicatedcaregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build arewarding career with one of the most respected healthcareorganizations in theworld.

A MINIMUM OF ONEYEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE IN AN ENDOSCOPY DEPARTMENT IS REQUIRED FORTHIS PER DIEM POSITION. Registered Nurse (RN) in theEndoscopy Department at Weston Hospital provides direct care topre- and post-procedure patients in a fast-paced environment,following established standards, department guidelines and hospitalpolicies and procedures. The experienced Endoscopy RN will usetheir strong assessment and critical thinking skills to collaboratewith the multi-disciplinary team to provide the best outcomes foreach patient. This role plays an integral part in ensuring patientadvocacy, safety, and education. This per diem positionrequires a minimum of one shift per week, primarily for the hoursof 8am - 6:30pm. ENDOSCOPY RN EXPERIENCE ISREQUIRED.

The idealfuture caregiver is someone who:

• Has at leastone year of experience as an RN in an Endoscopy Department(REQUIRED).

• Provides care with compassion andempathy.

• Demonstrates a strong workethic.

• Thrives in a fast-paced teamenvironment.

As anexperienced Endoscopy RN, you will work in a dynamic andtechnologically advanced environment that allows you to discover,learn and grow. You'll remain professionally challenged as youshape the nursing career of your dreams and find where you belong,here at Cleveland Clinic.

AtCleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treatour caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are alwayscreating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer:resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, andcomprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physicaland mental well-being and your future. When you join ClevelandClinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that willbe united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise ofbeing the best place to receive care and the best place to work inhealthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Providesdirect nursing care in accordance with established policies,procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implementsand monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors,records and communicates patient condition asappropriate.
• Monitors and documents patient'scondition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and/orinterventions.
• Evaluates, updates and revisesplan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expectedoutcomes.
• Serves as a primary coordinator ofall disciplines for well-coordinated patientcare.
• Administers prescribed medications andtreatments in accordance with approved nursingprotocol.
• Notes and carries out physician andnursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinatespatient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcareteam.
• Assesses educational needs of the patientand significant others considering cultural issues and otherspecial concerns.
• Provides teaching andeducational material as appropriate.
• Validatesand documents patient and family understanding ofteaching.
• Maintains professional growth anddevelopment through ongoing formal and informal education andclinical nursing study.
• Other duties asassigned.

Education:

• Graduatefrom an accredited school of professional nursing. BSNpreferred.
• Critical Care Course for the acutecare setting.
• Periop 101 or validated OJT forthe Operating roomsetting.

Certifications:

• Currentstate licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
• Proofof Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association(AHA) must be presented upon hire.
• AdvancedCardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association(AHA) certification must be presented upon hire or within firstyear of employment based on the department service level RN ishired into.
• Within one year of hire RNs inNICU, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American HeartAssociation (AHA) provider status
• Within oneyear of hire RNs in Labor and Delivery, must achieve and maintainAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American HeartAssociation (AHA)
• ONS Chemo/Biocourse completed within two years of hire if employed on unitswhere chemo is administered.
• If inan Adult/Combined EDs, ACLS upon hire or within one year ofbeginning work in the Emergency Department.
• Ifin an area providing care to Pediatrics, Pediatric AdvancedLife Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) uponhire or within one year of beginning work in the EmergencyDepartment.
• In Dedicated Trauma Centers, TraumaNursing Core Course (TNCC - adult) or Emergency Nurse PediatricCourse (ENPC - pediatric) upon hire or within 24 months ofbeginning work in the Emergency Department.
• Anyregistered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancerspecific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying educationwithin the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, if theywork in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer centeror cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within anaccredited Cleveland Clinicfacility.

Complexityof Work:

• Requirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to workwith minimal supervision.
• Must be able to workin a stressful environment and take appropriateaction.

WorkExperience:

• Minimumone year current acute care RN experience in a hospital settingrequired for acute care settings.
• Minimum oneyear current acute care RN experience and/or skilled nursingfacility (SNF) experience required for SNF caresettings.
• Minimum one year current acute careRN experience and/or rehab experience required for rehab caresettings.
• Minimum one year current acute careRN experience and/or Emergency Department (ED) experience requiredfor ED settings.
• Will consider licensedmilitary RNexperience.

PhysicalRequirements:

• Requiresfull range of body motion including handling and lifting patient,manual and finger dexterity, and eye-handcoordination.
• Requires standing and walking forextended periods of time.
• Requires correctedvision and hearing to normal range.
• Requiresworking under stressful conditions and irregularhours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/orbody fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of forceconstantly to move objects.
• Physical Demandrequirements are in excess of those for LightWork.

PersonalProtectiveEquipment:

• Followsstandard precautions using personal protective equipment asrequired.