New Grad RN - Lake West - Operating Room

Job Description

Description

Lake West Medical Center OR

The schedule will be 4x10's M-F. OR's run from 0700-1730. Call is minimally 1 weekday per week and 1 weekend day per 6-week schedule (Saturday or Sunday). New nurses coming on also will be expected to learn to scrub as well as circulate so that we can be a dynamic and supportive team

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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.

Click here to learn more : Periop FAQs

Note to Applicants :

We are currently accepting applications from RN students graduating in  December 2025 or earlier . Candidates with a graduation date after December 2025 will be considered for future positions once eligible

Candidates hired into this role will be required to start on one of the following perioperative orientation days and be available for the entire 15 week program :

Monday, January 12th 2026

Monday, March 9th 2026

Why choose UH as a New Grad RN?

Academic / Teaching Hospital

Nurse focused

Supportive & education focused culture

Magnet Recognized

Nurse Residency Program to assist in Transition To Practice

Free parking for full-time caregivers

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits UH Benefits

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to $15,000 Loan Repayment Program for current educational loans

Tuition Assistance for future educational loans

Position Requirements

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. Dimensions are :

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

Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Diploma RN, Associate or Bachelor's Degree of Nursing from an accredited program

License & Certification Requirements

An Ohio RN license is not required to be considered for this position. If selected to move forward, employment offers may be made contingent on candidate successfully obtaining RN license within time frame discussed at the time of offer acceptance.

Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.

Note : Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN preferred

Preference is strongly given to candidates with previous experience in an OR practicum, internship, or unlicensed patient care support role.