Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Thoracic Surgery Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant works in Cleveland Clinic’s J5-2 Thoracic Surgery Stepdown Unit at the Main Campus. The unit provides care in a fast-paced environment for patients undergoing thoracic and related procedures and for patients with conditions including heart failure, chest pain, and cardiac arrhythmias. The role provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Applicants who do not hold the certification must obtain it during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Physical ability to move and lift patients; manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination; and ability to stand and walk extensively.
• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weights; helping with personal care and activities of daily living; transferring and transporting patients; performing pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing; changing dressings; applying external monitoring devices; and removing urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings and changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

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