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University Hospitals

United States-Ohio-Geneva

You'll train in the scrub and circulating roles in the OR through a 15-week paid program. University Hospitals is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 24

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
4 ten-hour shifts · 4 ten-hour shifts Monday through Friday plus call Schedule - 4 Ten-hour shifts M-F plus call4 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Operating Room to teach RNs the scrub and circulating role in the Operating Room
License
RN license Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)Ohio RN license or multistate compact RN license, required upon hire
Term
Starts Jan 11, 2027 · Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Ohio RN license or multistate compact RN license, required upon hire Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) Check your license
Certification
BLS, required upon hire Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Education
Associate's degree in nursing, or diploma in nursing (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Also asks
Knowledge of the nursing process and practice Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)

Preferred

Certification
ACLS, if your unit requires it Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Certification
PALS, if your unit requires it Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Education
BSN preferred (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Education
Master's in nursing preferred (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

Pay isn’t listed.

The role and schedule

Day to day
Scrub and circulating in the OR This 15 week full-time paid program, is designed to teach RNs the scrub and circulating role in the Operating Room with the expectation of a long-standing career in an OR setting.
Cross-training
More OR specialties after the program Following successful program completion, orientation and training continues as you gain knowledge and skills in other clinical OR specialties.
Hours stated
4 Ten-hour shifts M-F plus call (One weekend Friday -Sunday every 6 weeks. Total of 6-8 call days per month.)
Weekends
One Friday-to-Sunday weekend every 6 weeks on call One weekend Friday -Sunday every 6 weeks.
On call
6-8 call days a month Total of 6-8 call days per month.
Start
Next cohort starts January 11, 2027 Our next cohort starts January 11, 2027!
Details
10% travel Travel Requirements 10%
Details
Lifting up to 50 lbs frequently Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Details
Standing frequently Standing Frequently
Details
Kneeling frequently Kneeling Frequently
Details
Sitting rarely Sitting Rarely

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
15-week orientation
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you precepted clinical experiences that are integrated to facilitate your success

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

Posted on University Hospitals’ careers page.

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Schedule - 4 Ten-hour shifts M-F plus call (One weekend Friday -Sunday every 6 weeks. Total of 6-8 call days per month.) Do you have the unique "calling" to become an OR Nurse? The Perioperative Nursing Program may be the right choice for you!

This 15 week full-time paid program, is designed to teach RNs the scrub and circulating role in the Operating Room with the expectation of a long-standing career in an OR setting. The Perioperative Program provides classroom lecture, skill development during mock surgeries and precepted clinical experiences that are integrated to facilitate your success. Following successful program completion, orientation and training continues as you gain knowledge and skills in other clinical OR specialties.

Our next cohort starts January 11, 2027! 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. 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 or (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required) (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred) (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.

(Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) 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 Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10% 870 West Main Street (162) 870 West Main Street Geneva , 44041

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