Registered Nurse Service Line Lead – Orthopedics

Operative_Services_UHC

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Elevated hourly rate

Sign-on bonus

Enhanced PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH seeks a Registered Nurse Service Line Lead – Orthopedics to oversee Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Oncology, and Hand Services. The role supports 24/7 OR operations in a Level 1 Trauma setting and leads clinical and operational outcomes.

The position requires RN licensure in Ohio with leadership experience; BLS/ACLS may be required by unit; sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and enhanced PTO are offered. Tuition reimbursement and free parking are provided.

Qualifications

RN license in Ohio and/or multi-state license at hire
BLS required within 90 days
ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit

Responsibilities

Implements nursing process with relationship-based care.
Demonstrates technical skills for safe practice and outcomes.
Leads service line operations and improves patient care.
Delivers staff supervision and delegation of duties during shifts.
Maintains compliance with policies and PHI protections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing process

Education

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

ADN (Required)

BSN (Preferred)

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometers

Sphygmomanometers

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse Service Line Lead – Orthopedics (2600049T)

Registered Nurse Service Line Lead – Orthopedics - ( 2600049T )

Service Leader for Orthopedics- Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Oncology, Hand Services

Our 26-room Mather OR is part of UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center, providing 24/7 cardiac, thoracic, transplant, neuro, general, surgical oncology, vascular, robotics, ENT, oral, plastics, spine and ortho trauma procedures.

Schedule

Day shift 8- or 10-hour day shifts
Off shift, holiday, and call obligations that would align with the general OR obligations that are based off seniority primarily and then skillset

Why join the team?

Competitive hourly rate + $5.25 elevated hourly rate
Up to $10,000 sign on bonus
Enhanced PTO for 5 plus years of RN Experience
Tuition reimbursement after six months
Free parking

1 plus year of Service Leader Experience Preferred

A Brief Overview

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Performs as a knowledge expert and resource person for the service line.
Holds self and staff accountable to following procedural standards, protocols and policies.
Displays understanding and provides guidance for the technical aspects of procedures as it relates to the service line.
Assesses daily schedule and facilitates meeting patient specific needs.
Demonstrates ability to operate service specific equipment.
Participates in the unit shared governance structure, satisfaction surveys and follows up as appropriate.
Maintain provider specific procedure preferences and service tray lists.
Demonstrate understanding of the implications from vendor changes by acknowledging the impact and effects on the affiliated hospitals.
Facilitate service line improvements and changes as required and communicate implications.
Participate in and report on meeting quality management goals.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility as evidenced by knowledge of supply cost, supply cost per case information, capital budget, etc.
Develop and review service line protocols and reference manuals.
Institute measures to impact case turnover and on time procedure starts.
Actively participate in facilitating and tracking staff knowledge and competency including input involvement with the staff evaluation process.
Arrange coverage of responsibilities, provide report and delegate duties when scheduled off duty.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing (Required) or
(ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.
In depth knowledge of service or specialty in clinical practice.
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. In-depth knowledge of service specific equipment or processes.

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands