Nursing Department Assistant (NDA) III - Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery
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. On our General Surgery 5D Unit, you will be caring for Lutheran’s Bariatric, Neurology, Spinal, and Orthopedic surgery patients. As a Nursing Department Assistant III, you will assist with patient activities of daily living, room maintenance, EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, vital signs, and other clinical support duties while gaining experience across a variety of specialty areas. This position is an excellent entry point into a nursing career, providing broad clinical exposure, valuable hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth within Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with rotating holiday and weekend requirements.
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
Education Level
High school or GED
