RN HOPS - Pediatric OR

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is seeking an experienced RN for the Pediatric Operating Room to deliver high-quality care for pediatric patients before, during and after surgery. You will circulate, scrub and float in a fast-paced, family-centered team dedicated to safe, efficient pediatric surgical care.

The role requires strong clinical expertise in pediatric nursing, BLS/ACLS, and the ability to assess patients, coordinate care with physicians and families, and participate in education and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• ACLS certification within six months for areas performing moderate sedation procedures
• One year of recent experience as an RN
• OR Licensed RN with 2+ years of LPN experience in the same department may substitute for RN experience

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric surgical patients.
• Circulate, scrub and float in the OR.
• Assess patients and document findings; notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Perform telephone triage and call rotations.
• Develop and implement care plans with patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and education.
• Maintain core nursing competencies (CPR, skills labs) and participate in education and research.

Skills

Nursing

CPR

Assessment

Telephone triage

Education

Diploma, ADN or BSN

Job description

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 receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an RN in the Pediatric Operating Room, you will deliver professional nursing care to patients 6-months old and up, undergoing surgical and other invasive procedures. Most cases have a high turnaround time and are ENT and GI-related. This role requires specialized clinical expertise to support a wide range of pediatric conditions, working closely with a highly skilled team dedicated to safe, high-quality surgical care in the operative setting. This caregiver must also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, as you will circulate, scrub and float.

Our caregivers are specially trained and certified to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients, providing compassionate, family-centered care throughout the surgical experience. Caregivers who do not have any previous OR experience will complete a full OR orientation to further their knowledge in this area. When you join this team, you become part of a supportive and collaborative environment grounded in shared values and a commitment to being the best place to receive care—and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM or 9:00AM – 5:30PM, with on-call requirements.

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.
• Participate in education, research and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in the preparation of department-specific education for patients and colleagues.
• Maintain core competency in nursing (CPR, skills labs).
• Cover other nursing roles in the department.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• *In areas performing moderate sedation procedures, must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within six months of employment
• One year of recent experience as an RN
• OR Licensed RN with at least two years of LPN experience within the same Cleveland Clinic procedural department may substitute for required RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous OR 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: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

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.).