Clinical Clerical Nursing Associate – Neonatal ICU (NICU)
About The Position
The Clinical Clerical Nursing Associate role at Cleveland Clinic Akron General supports patient care areas within the Neonatal ICU (NICU). The NICU is a 14-bed, level III unit that opened on November 1, 2024, caring for infants from 22 weeks gestational age up to full term, requiring various supports like full-body cooling, respiratory assistance (CPAP, conventional ventilators, jet ventilator, oscillator), and IV nutrition. The unit also handles high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations. The team includes 24/7 neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, a dedicated dietician, and a respiratory therapy team (Monday-Friday). A NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist provides ongoing education and ensures policy alignment with evidence-based practices. Staffing ratios are typically 1:3 for feeder/growers, 1:2 for CPAP/stable vent/central lines, and occasionally 1:1 for high acuity babies. Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse, this position involves stocking supplies, performing cleaning, delivering materials, assisting with patient and equipment transport, providing assigned patient care duties, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross within new hire period (Nursing students must obtain prior to hire)
- Proficient in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Previous health care and patient care experience in hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with members of health care team to promote the delivery of patient care and overall functioning of the unit.
- Observes and reports changes in assigned patient's condition on an ongoing basis, assists with ambulating, gives or assists with patient hygiene/care.
- Documents activities in the patient record care.
- Provides and assists with transporting and discharge of patients.
- Accurately transcribes and processes all orders and prepares, maintains and processes all charts, files and records mail, maintains inventory and completes errands in an efficient manner.
- Maintains a clean, safe environment, and maintains an adequate level of supplies.
- Provides all communication between nursing unit, physicians, and departments with accuracy and courtesy.
- Assists patients and families with general information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
