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Job Title
RN Surgery – General OR
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
OR Colorectal-Main Campus Hospital
Job Code
F00170
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm/9:00am-5:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic’s General OR is a dynamic, team-focused surgical environment that cares for patients undergoing a wide range of complex procedures, including GI, colorectal, oncology, bariatric, endocrine, transplant, and other advanced surgeries. Cases can range from two to twelve hours and include highly specialized operations such as Whipple procedures, colon and intestinal surgeries, organ transplants, and complex oncology interventions. The General/Colorectal OR is also at the forefront of surgical innovation, offering experience with both traditional multi-port and advanced single-port robotic procedures.
As an OR nurse, you will be an essential member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and fellow caregivers to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care throughout every stage of surgery. Responsibilities include preparing and supporting patients before surgery, maintaining a safe and organized sterile environment, assisting during procedures, advocating for patients while they are under anesthesia, and providing education and communication to patients and families. Cleveland Clinic supports both experienced nurses and new graduates through a comprehensive perioperative orientation program, along with ongoing education and specialty training to promote professional growth and long-term career success.
How You’ll Benefit
Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
A caregiver in this position works days + call from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The call window is 1 hour. Shifts are assigned after orientation and offer the flexibility to work 8 or 10-hour shifts. Orientation is 6 months long Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Deliver professional nursing care in an operative setting to adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Perform scrub functions, such as selecting and handling instruments and supplies.
Perform circulating functions, such as monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing the overall nursing care of patients before, during and after the procedure.
Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks, such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure and patient positioning.
Prepare the Operating Room, surgical instruments and surgical equipment for use.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
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