Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to support RN teams, supervise admissions, assess patient needs, and drive nursing care plans. You will help implement policies, coordinate care, and contribute to unit improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with an RN license, BLS and ACLS, and have OR RN experience; you'll work days with rotating weekends to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN degree required for RN licensure.
• Current state RN license plus BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required by hire or within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support Nurse Manager with supervising RNs and nursing staff.
• Oversee admissions, assess patient needs, and initiate nursing care plans.
• Evaluate and document patient progress and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate unit policies and nursing programs.
• Coordinate care delivery and liaison between management and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Nursing assessment

Policy development

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Fairview Hospital provides a comprehensive range of surgical services, including cardiothoracic, vascular, urology, colorectal, orthopedics, general, bariatric, breast, and cancer-related surgeries. In addition, the hospital offers advanced minimally invasive options such as single-port and robotic surgery that promote faster recovery, reduced pain, and smaller incisions, helping patients return to their lives more quickly. As an Assistant Nurse Manager on this team, you will assist fellow RNs, physicians and medical staff in providing the best possible healthcare experience. Your work will mainly focus on evaluating patient condition, improving unit policies, managing caregiver schedules and welcoming new nurses to the team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of everyone you meet and the community as a whole. You can also benefit from the comprehensive benefits offered by Cleveland Clinic, such as further education, professional development courses and employee wellness programs.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekend requirements.

Weekend rotations vary based on department needs and are typically approximately once per month.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Support the Nurse Manager with supervising and supporting RNs and other nursing support caregivers.
• Supervise admissions, conduct assessment of patient's needs and initiate nursing care plans.
• Evaluate and document patient progress.
• Facilitate the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
• Serve as a liaison between the manager, caregivers and other areas within the organization.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
• Prepare schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage.
• Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives.
• Assist in orienting new caregivers.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service educational programs.
• Assist in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment
• Two years of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Perioperative leadership experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $39.50

Maximum hourly: $59.60

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.).