Nursing Department Assistant (NDA) III - Geriatric Psych
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic's Lutheran Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Located near downtown Cleveland, you will enjoy its wide variety of shopping and dining, proximity to sporting events, and the option of walking or biking to work. While enjoying the perks of being in the heart of Cleveland, you will also work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lutheran Hospital's 6D Geriatric Psych Unit specializes in the unique mental health needs of patients ages 55 and older. The department features a 22-bed Geriatric Psych Unit and a 10-bed Behavioral Health Unit that supports high-functioning adults facing depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The Geriatric Psych Unit is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthier, more productive lives through evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of disturbances in thought, mood, behavior, and co-morbid conditions. As Nursing Department Assistant III on this unit, you will provide support with patient daily living activities and room maintenance alongside your fellow caregivers. In this role, you will also assist with various related tasks, such as performing EKGs, monitoring blood glucose levels, collecting specimens documenting vital signs and more. This position is an excellent entry point into an exciting nursing career, propelling you into a world of innovation at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works nights from 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period
- Basic math skills and ability to read and write
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification
- Previous nursing assistant experience
Responsibilities
- Provide for patients' daily living activities.
- Assist in direct patient care tasks with direction from a Registered Nurse (RN), such as EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, dressing changes, colostomy care and vital signs.
- Transport patients and complete errands.
- Maintain supplies, equipment function and a safe, clean environment.
- Organize patient care assignments and seek assistance for difficult assignments or problem solving.
- Document care provided in the patient's record.
- Utilize the pain scale, ask patients about their pain and report information to an RN or LPN.
- Make hourly patient rounds, assure safety measures are in place and ensure that all bed alarms are activated during hourly rounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
