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RN Care Coordinator - Orthopedics, Trauma East

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio

$63k–$96k/yr

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Posted Aug 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

What this means for you

Cleveland Clinic is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $63k–$96k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

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Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00
Differentials
shift differentials, overtime, etc.).
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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Care Coordinators have been very successful in helping patients manage their own care. Their hard work, dedication and commitment has led to a decrease in Emergency Department visits, observation status, inpatient stays and hospital readmission in care coordinated patients. A caregiver in this position works a primary shift of 8:00am to 5:30pm on-site at Hillcrest Hospital. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team across the continuum of care for high-risk patients to develop goals, plan interventions and maximize patient outcomes. Provide care and disease management coordination. Identify patients in the specialty care practice that have ongoing coordination needs and conduct targeted outreach. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments that include disease-specific, age-specific, medical, behavioral, pharmacy, social and end of life needs of each patient. Inform and work with patients and their families regarding coordination of their care, provide education and coaching, monitor patient compliance with their care plan, perform reassessments regarding patient progress toward goals, and update plan of care. Serve as a liaison and advocate for patients and families. Assist in managing transitions of care across care settings, ensuring optimal communication and planning. Identify barriers, facilitate solutions, and connect others to community resources. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Or the American Red Cross Three to five years of nursing experience. Any registered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancer specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, if they work in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Specialty certification. Physical Requirements: Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50 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.).

Skills for this role

Care CoordinationDisease ManagementClinical AssessmentsPatient EducationTransitions of Care

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN
  • Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

About the employer

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Nursing practice and continuing education sit under the Stanley Shalom Zielony Institute for Nursing Excellence, which oversees nearly 35,000 caregivers. If you are new to practice, the Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency Program runs on rolling admissions. It holds ANCC Accreditation…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program (2024) with prior Accreditation with Distinction
  • Rolling admissions into residency
  • Experienced unit preceptor plus first-year success coach

What reviewers flag

  • Toxic management and leadership-to-floor disconnect reported in nursing reviews
  • Staffing shortages create heavy workloads for some
  • Raises and promotions often feel mismatched to role demands
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Living in Cleveland, OH

Cleveland offers a lower cost of living than national averages, making it an attractive option for RNs seeking affordability. Walkable neighborhoods like Ohio City and Tremont blend local dining and arts with a welcoming community feel. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center anchors the region's healthcare landscape, offering career opportunities in a city where your dollar stretches further.

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Metro price level · Cleveland area
6% below the national average
BEA index 93.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$945/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$40,801/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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