Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will 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. The J53 Nursing Unit is one of five Cardiovascular Stepdown Units at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, alongside J51, J61, J62, and J63. Each 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit specializes in the care of post-operative cardiac patients, including those recovering from open heart surgery, complex procedures, and ventricular assist device placement. These fast-paced units offer a dynamic environment where nurses gain valuable experience and grow their clinical expertise while caring for patients undergoing some of the most advanced cardiovascular procedures available today. Patient populations include individuals recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, valve repair or replacement, ventricular assist devices, and other specialized procedures such as maze procedures, endarterectomies, and aneurysm repairs. Join a team at the forefront of cardiovascular care, where innovation, collaboration, and professional development come together to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Nursing students: required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) OR Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Benefits

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.