Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant works on Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute in a 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit caring for patients recovering from complex cardiac surgeries and advanced cardiovascular interventions, as well as patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Care includes supporting patients following procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, heart surgery, valve repair or replacement, ventricular assist device implantation, aneurysm repair, endarterectomy, and pacemaker or ICD placement or removal. The role provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The position is scheduled for days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays 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).
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) is considered.
- Nursing students who have recently completed at least one clinical rotation in an accredited nursing school program may substitute that rotation for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including checking vital signs and weight.
- Assist patients with personal care.
- Perform point-of-care testing.
- Assist with dressing changes.
- Apply external monitoring devices.
- Remove urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to an RN.
- Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
