Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, which cares for patients with heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides specialized care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment. The J61 and J63 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry units care for patients recovering from complex cardiac surgeries and advanced cardiovascular interventions, as well as patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. The units emphasize teamwork, evidence-based practice and advanced cardiac care.

The caregiver works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays required. Under an RN’s supervision, the caregiver provides or assists with patient care and reports abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental or emotional conditions. The role also includes helping keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

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.
• 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 as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute that rotation for the required experience.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of full-body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking.
• Medium work: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Undergo testing for controlled substances following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including checking 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.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

What This Job Offers

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