Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant works in Cleveland Clinic’s cardiovascular telemetry units, which specialize in post-open-heart, surgical, and ventricular assist device patients. These 24-bed units care for patients following procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, ventricular assist device procedures, valve replacement or repair, maze procedures, endarterectomy, and aneurysm repair. The role provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The position works a day/night rotation on 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross before or during 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
- Take vital signs and weights; assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living; and help with patient transfers and transport.
- Perform pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing, assist with dressing changes, apply external monitoring devices, and 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.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
