Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic

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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’s Main Campus and offers 24 beds to patients receiving coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement and minimally invasive or off-pump coronary bypass surgery. This unit also cares for cardiac-related admissions and Total Artificial Hearts (TAH). A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00pm to 7:30a.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
• 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

• Equal opportunity employment in a tobacco free and drug free environment.
• Influenza prevention program compliance, including annual vaccination or approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED