RN - Orthopedics

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,904 - 76,594; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment program

Tuition Reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is hiring a Registered Nurse for their H70 Orthopedic Unit in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves caring for adult post-operative orthopedic patients and overflow patients. You will work rotating shifts to provide direct nursing care, implement care plans, and monitor patient conditions.

The ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited nursing program, possess current RN licensure, and have BLS certification. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $35.50 to $55.60, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Two years recent related nursing experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients.
• Implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor and document patients' conditions.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Patient care plans

Medication administration

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing school

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The H70 Orthopedic Unit is dedicated to caring for adult post‑operative orthopedic patients and overflow patients from the Neurological Institute and Department of General Surgery. Common surgeries performed on our patients include total hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty, revisions of hips, knees and shoulders, and sarcoma resection. Osteoarthritis is the primary underlying disease for most of our patient population, along with infections of joints, osteomyelitis, fractures, sarcoma, and avascular necrosis.

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. For a full list of benefits, click here.
• 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.

Shift Schedule

A caregiver in this position works rotating day/night shifts, from 7:00am – 7:30pm or 7:00pm – 7:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• External applicants must have two years recent related nursing experience
• Internal applicants with less than two years’ experience but post orientation /90‑day probationary period could be considered with Chief Nursing Officer level review and approval
• Will consider licensed military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

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 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.).