RN Surgery - Cole Eye OR

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, OH is seeking an RN for Surgery in the Cole Eye OR. Part-time days from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with weekend and after-hours call rotation.

You will support ophthalmology procedures across the full continuum of care, including pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing, patient preparation, and post-operative education. Requires ADN/BSN and active RN license; BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in perioperative or OR nursing preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.
• Perform circulating and scrubbing functions as needed.
• Assist surgeons with hemostasis, suturing, and positioning.
• Prepare OR and surgical instruments for procedures.

Skills

RN license

Perioperative care

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Patient care

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

RN Surgery- Cole Eye OR

Location: Cleveland

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department: Cole Eye Or-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code: F00170

Shift: Days + Call

Schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm

A caregiver in this position works part-time days from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with call rotation for weekend and after hours.

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is among the world's most advanced eye centers, with experts offering the latest in prevention, diagnostics and treatment options. Come take part in innovating the healthcare industry by becoming a caregiver on our team. Here, you will grow alongside some of the best caregivers and build a lasting, meaningful career.

As an RN in Surgery supporting ophthalmology services, you will play an integral role across the full continuum of care for eye surgeries and procedures. This includes rotating through pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative phases, with training in both circulating and scrubbing roles. The environment is high-volume and fast-paced, requiring strong clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining exceptional patient care standards. The team is known for its collaborative, supportive culture, creating a positive and cohesive work environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology used to perform advanced eye procedures not widely available elsewhere in the region. Daily responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, and providing post-operative care and education. Orientation includes a comprehensive OR training program of approximately six months, along with pre- and post-operative nursing competencies, tailored to individual experience and learning pace. There are also opportunities to expand your skillset through cross-training in additional surgical specialties at Main Campus, including ENT and Plastics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in an operative setting to adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions, such as selecting and handling instruments and supplies.
• Perform circulating functions, such as monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing the overall nursing care of patients before, during and after the procedure.
• Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks, such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure and patient positioning.
• Prepare the Operating Room, surgical instruments and surgical equipment for use.

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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire
• One year RN experience required or completion of Cleveland Clinic perioperative residency program.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
• OR experience in circulating and scrubbing or in a perioperative setting

Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.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.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing > than 75 pounds periodically .

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Influenza Prevention Program:

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.