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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, advanced outpatient surgery and a wide array of specialties providing patients with the world-class care Cleveland Clinic is known for. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 

Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center’s Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) offers advanced outpatient surgery that allows patients to return home soon after their procedure without the need for overnight stays.  

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 3:30pm or 7:30am to 4:00pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide clinical nursing 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.  

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an approved 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 as a Surgical Technician  
• Circulating experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross or willing to obtain within six months of hire  

• If caring for a pediatric population: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross  

• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) 
• Prior ambulatory RN experience
• Scrub 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.50

Maximum hourly: $53.40

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).