Nursing Department Assistant (NDA) III - Float Pool

Cleveland Clinic • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Department Assistant III works in Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital’s Float Pool, supporting patients across 4D Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, 5D Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics, the Emergency Department, and Behavioral Health. Behavioral Health areas include Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, and the Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Unit. The role provides hands-on clinical support and exposure to a variety of specialty areas, offering an entry point into a nursing career and opportunities for professional growth.

The caregiver assists with activities of daily living and direct patient care tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Duties also include patient transport, errands, room and equipment upkeep, documentation, pain reporting, and hourly safety rounds. The schedule is evenings, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekend requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the new-hire period.
• Basic math skills and the 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 with direct patient care tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including 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 with difficult assignments or problem solving.
• Document care provided in the patient’s record.
• Use the pain scale, ask patients about their pain, and report information to an RN or LPN.
• Make hourly patient rounds, ensure safety measures are in place, and confirm bed alarms are activated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED