RN -- Endoscopy

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Digestive Disease Institute specializes in medical and surgical treatments for disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support, appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most distinguished otolaryngology medical centers in the country.

The Endoscopy department offers upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for esophageal, stomach and duodenal disorders, wireless capsule endoscopy and balloon-assisted enteroscopy for intestinal disorders, colonoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for colonic disease, and ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic and biliary disorders. This is a highly experienced team of caregivers that collaborate on various endoscopy procedures to achieve excellent medical outcomes for patients. 

A caregiver in this position works days 7:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. + on call requirements

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

·         Provide nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients in various healthcare settings.  

·         Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings in patient records and notify physicians of abnormal findings.  

·         Perform telephone triage and call rotations.  

·         Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications. 

·         Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the health care team.  

·         Coordinate ongoing care, identify discharge needs and facilitate discharge planning.  

·         Evaluate, initiate and maintain standards of care.  

·         Educate patients and families.  

·         Cover other nursing roles in the department.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

·         Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing   

·         Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)   

·         Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

·         One year of recent experience as an RN 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

·         Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)  

·         Two years of recent experience as an RN

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

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 for procedures.