Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant works on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in the J6-2 Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit, which provides post-surgery medical support for procedures including coronary artery bypasses, valve replacements or repairs, and endarterectomies. Under an RN’s supervision, the caregiver provides or assists with patient care and collaborates with other caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and career progression. The schedule is days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with a rotation of weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within the new-hire period.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting 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) is considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting with personal care, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and removing urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
