and cost effective care.
Position Summary:
The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.
Function: Nursing
Sub-Function: Outpatient Surgery Center Nursing
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Clinical
Career Level: C2
Additional Information:
Position is Monday-Friday, 5 8-hr shifts. No weekends, no call, no holidays. Hours range from 0600-1630.
The Eye and Ear Institute at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provides specialized outpatient surgical care in ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, and other same-day procedures. RNs in the OR and Pre-Op/PACU support the full perioperative experience, including pre-surgical assessments, intraoperative circulating/scrub roles, and post-anesthesia recovery.
RNs in this unit work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient experience. This outpatient setting offers predictable scheduling with no nights, weekends, or holidays, along with opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic medical center.
Location: Eye and Ear Institute (0897)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift