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Cleveland Clinic - Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Join one of the most advanced cardiac surgery programs in the nation and help lead a high-performing surgical team at Cleveland Clinic.

The **Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Practice Manager** for the Cardiac Surgery Scheduling office/NPM plays a critical role in coordinating the daily scheduling of 22 cardiac ORs, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. This role oversees the daily OR schedule-verifying that all patient testing, clearances, and resources are complete to keep cases running smoothly. The ANM also fields calls related to inpatient procedures, facilitates pre-procedure nurse practitioner evaluations when needed, and collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing teams to anticipate and address operational needs in real time.

The **ideal candidate** is a highly organized and experienced nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role requires exceptional clinical judgment, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The Nurse Leader will oversee the daily operations of the cardiac OR team, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality care, and team collaboration.

A caregiver in this position works** **full-time, 40-hour-per-week position consisting of four 10-hour shifts. Typical hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some variability based on surgical schedules and departmental needs.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Coordinate and monitor the daily schedule for 22 cardiac operating rooms to ensure optimal efficiency and patient safety.

+ Verify all preoperative testing, documentation, and clearances are complete before procedures.

+ Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to address staffing, workflow, and patient care needs.

+ Support nursing staff through mentorship, performance feedback, and active engagement in professional development.

+ Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of team members.

+ Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence in patient care.

+ Oversee nursing personnel and patient care providers in the clinical setting.

+ Anticipate and resolve patient care and personnel issues.

+ In conjunction with the clinical manager, ensure maintenance of annual staff competencies and continuing education.

+ Perform duties of the RN Ambulatory as needed.

+ Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care.

+ Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety initiatives.

+ Assume responsibilities of the clinical manager as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

+ Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

+ Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

+ Two years of recent RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Supervisory experience

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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: $73,840.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $112,112.00

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.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities