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Ambulatory ANM – Cardiac Surgery Scheduling/NPM
Req#: 292223
Location:
Facilities: Main Campus
Professional Area: Nursing Leadership
Department: 2198 Cardiac Surgery-Main Campus Hospital
Job Code: T28017
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Variable
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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:
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Coordinate and monitor the daily schedule for 22 cardiac operating rooms to ensure optimal efficiency and patient safety.
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Verify all preoperative testing, documentation, and clearances are complete before procedures.
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Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to address staffing, workflow, and patient care needs.
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Support nursing staff through mentorship, performance feedback, and active engagement in professional development.
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Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of team members.
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Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
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Oversee nursing personnel and patient care providers in the clinical setting.
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Anticipate and resolve patient care and personnel issues.
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In conjunction with the clinical manager, ensure maintenance of annual staff competencies and continuing education.
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Perform duties of the RN Ambulatory as needed.
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Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety initiatives.
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Assume responsibilities of the clinical manager as needed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
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Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
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Two years of recent RN experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Supervisory experience
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
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Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
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Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
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May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
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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:
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Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $78,000.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $119,392.00
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.).
Join Us in Continuously Advancing Nursing Excellence
At Cleveland Clinic, we are focused on continuously elevating the practice and profession of nursing. The Stanley Shalom Zielony Institute for Nursing Excellence oversees and empowers the practice, education and professional development of nearly 35,000 nurse caregivers in the Cleveland Clinic health system. Our hospitals and surgical nurses provide care for patients in 6,496 hospital beds and 240+ operating rooms throughout the Cleveland Clinic enterprise. Our locations include family health centers, 14 regional hospitals in Ohio, five regional hospitals in Florida, a location in Nevada and three international locations – Abu Dhabi, Canada and London. Our dynamic and technologically advanced environment and commitment to your ongoing learning and growth allow our nurses to remain professionally challenged as they shape their nursing careers.

Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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