RN Ambulatory Surgery Center – Asc – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – Pacu
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Coral Springs, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience as an RN in a peri-operative or critical care setting OR three years of experience as a Surgical Technician is required.
- 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)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within six months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) if working with pediatric populations
- Current demonstrated clinical competency
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain courteous and cooperative relations with patients and other users of the ASC.
- Oversee the clinical practice of nursing in the ASC including assessing patient care needs and planning the delivery of care utilizing the nursing process in a variety of settings.
- Direct other caregivers in providing patient care.
- Assume charge responsibilities and resolve problems.
- Report variances from standard practice to the Nurse Manager.
- Develop educational material and provide health education to patients and families.
- Process patients through the ASC.
- Assess the level of personnel skills and the availability of resources to meet established patient outcomes.
- Actively participate in attaining ASC goals and mission.
- Monitor and evaluate cost effective practices within the ASC.
- Participate in the development and utilization of quality monitoring programs within the ASC.
- Complete all mandatory nursing competencies and educational requirements within a defined time frame.
- Contribute to the positive atmosphere of the workplace.
- Demonstrate respect for the cultural and social differences that exist among people.
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and caregivers.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of intra-operative experience in an Endoscopy suite