The demand for nurses is on the rise across the country, and Cleveland Clinic is no exception. “The landscape of healthcare is continuing to change, says Kelly Hancock, the Cleveland Clinic’s executive chief nursing officer. "With more patients getting access to care, our hospitals are busier and our outpatient facilities are busier.”

So the Clinic decided to take a preemptive step in making sure its Northeast Ohio hospitals are adequately staffed. In a three-event hiring campaign that covers the east and west sides and the main campus, the Clinic is looking to fill 500 open RN nursing positions at its main campus, eight regional hospitals, 18 family health centers, medical and surgical and home health care.

The open positions are in all disciplines, but Hancock says there is a particular need in critical care and emergency care. “We see this as a way of being proactive in areas where we need help,” says Hancock. “This is a fabulous opportunity and there are a lot of talented people out there, so we’re excited.”

Recruiters will be at Lacentre in Westlake on Thursday, Sept. 3 and will highlight jobs at the Clinic’s west side hospitals – Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran. The recruiters will be at Executive Caterers in Mayfield Heights on Friday, Sept. 18 and feature jobs at the main campus and Children’s Hospital. Both events run from 8 am to 6 pm. The east side event was held on August 21 and featured the Clinic’s east side hospitals.

“We thought this was a really good way to segment off the different geographic regions instead of having one big one,” says Hancock of the three events, adding that RNs interested in any position can come to either of the two remaining locations.

Those interested should apply for the position they are interested in ahead of time. A nurse recruiter will then conduct a phone interview before the event. However, Hancock says quite a few applicants showed up without registering at the east side event. “We welcome walk-ins,” she says. “A recruitment manager will match them based on their skills set.”

Interviews and assessments should take about two hours. Applicants should bring copies of their resumes. Contingent job offers may be made. 

Hancock says the Clinic is always recruiting for its nursing staff of 12,000, but these events will help the healthcare system fill a large need.