Nursing Department Assistant (NDA) III - Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Department Assistant III works on Lutheran Hospital’s General Surgery 5D Unit, caring for bariatric, neurology, spinal, and orthopedic surgery patients. The role supports patients with daily living activities and room maintenance, working alongside other caregivers. Related tasks include performing EKGs, monitoring blood glucose levels, collecting specimens, and documenting vital signs. The position is described as an entry point into a nursing career at Cleveland Clinic. The position is scheduled for nights from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. The caregiver follows standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.

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.

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification.
Previous nursing assistance experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with a wide variety of patient care tasks and collaborate with healthcare team members to promote delivery of patient care.
Organize patient care assignments to ensure timely delivery and completion of care for assigned patients.
Document care in patient records and label specimens properly.
Ask patients about pain and report concerns to the RN/LPN as needed.
Maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of units, including patient and unit equipment.
Keep patient areas neat and uncluttered and prepare rooms for patient admissions.
Clean and maintain patient and unit equipment, such as over-bed tables, bed pans, and bedside commodes.
Immediately report equipment, supply, and maintenance problems to the RN.
Make hourly patient rounds to ensure safety measures are in place, including appropriate side rails, beds in low and locked positions, phones and call lights within reach, and appropriate application of restraints.
Ensure bed alarms are activated during hourly rounds.
Support patient daily living activities and room maintenance.
Perform EKGs, monitor blood glucose levels, collect specimens, and document vital signs.