The purpose of this position is to harness the skills of an experienced Surgery RN who recently retired but has a desire to transfer knowledge to newer nurses within the organization. Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
- Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
- May perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- BSN preferred.
Certifications:
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
- Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- If performing moderate/procedural sedation must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through American Red Cross.
Competencies (Complexity of Work):
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a RN Hospital position at the Cleveland Clinic immediately prior to retirement.
- Current demonstrated clinical competence.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires standing and walking for periods of time.
- May require full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
- Medium Work – May include 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: $43.00
Maximum hourly: $43.00
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.).
