Nursing Department Assistant (NDA) III - Telemetry
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lutheran Hospital's 4D unit is a Complex Medical Care and Telemetry unit known for its collaborative environment, focus on nursing education, and patient care initiatives. On this unit, you will be caring for adult patients that have a variety of diagnoses, as well as delivering world class care for the medical needs of Lutheran Hospital's behavioral health patients. 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 Evenings from 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 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
- Customer service and healthcare 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
