Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Vascular Surgery Stepdown Unit
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. J81-Vascular Surgery Stepdown Unit is a 25-bed surgical telemetry unit with private rooms. The patient population is largely individuals with vascular diseases or disorders. Common diagnoses include: acute DVT, extremity ischemia, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and peripheral ulcers. Most common post-operative patients are those who have undergone thrombolytic therapies, amputations, peripheral bypasses and vascular grafts or stenting. Comorbidities of these patients often include hypertension, diabetes, renal failure and CAD. Employment on J81offers excellent opportunities for skill and professional development of the nurse. J81 is known as a strong learning environment because of its array of patient types, support of students, new graduates and its wealth of skilled preceptors. A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM - 7:30AM, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley Catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
