Capsule Nurse - Endoscopy Outpatient
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 and 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. This intriguing
role will see its caregivers work as a Capsule Nurse, specializing
in Capsule Endoscopy specifically. A caregiver in this position
works 8:00am to 4:30pm with no weekends or holidays required. 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 of an accredited school
of nursing - Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse - Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart
Association (AHA) or American Red Cross - 1 year recent RN
experience - OR Licensed RN with at least 2 years of LPN experience
within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department may
substitute for required RN experience - Current demonstrated
clinical competence - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: -
BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - 2 years of recent RN
experience 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. Pay Range Minimum
hourly: $33.50 Maximum hourly: $53.60 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.).
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