Patient Care Nurse Assistant

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.
Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Responsibilities

Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheter.
Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.
Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.
Other duties as assigned. Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.