RN Surgery - Operating Room

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Surgery Unit at Mercy Hospital provides care to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures. The role includes performing scrub and circulating functions, preparing the operating room, instruments, and equipment, and assisting the operating physician with surgical tasks. The surgical team provides services in Spine, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, General, and Vascular surgery, supporting care ranging from minimally invasive procedures to major surgeries.

The position works rotating days and nights, with schedules of 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., as well as rotating on-call and holiday requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, 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.
• One year of RN experience or completion of Cleveland Clinic’s Perioperative Residency Program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Previous operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions, including selecting and handling instruments and supplies used during procedures.
• Perform circulating functions, including monitoring, recording, and communicating the patient’s condition and managing the patient’s overall nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare the operating room, surgical instruments, and equipment for use.
• Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program to help pay off student debt.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Relocation assistance may be available to eligible relocating caregivers.
• Caregiver safety resources and support through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree