Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry and Complex Medical

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, 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. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Akron General’s 7100 Unit is a high acuity cardiac Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Unit. This fast-paced team cares for patients who require extensive ADL assistance and complex medical attention. As a Patient Care Nursing Assistant, you play an integral role in ensuring patients continue receiving the best treatment possible. You will find a welcoming and hands-on environment where caregivers encourage education, mutual support, and teamwork. Each day, you have numerous opportunities to make a difference in your community. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM, including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period
Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
One year of recent acute care experience

Responsibilities

Prepare units, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfer or emergencies.
Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc.
Take and document the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight and height.
Perform treatment procedures, such as venous blood draws, enemas, ice and heat pack application, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, oxygen equipment set up, overhead trapeze and Buck’s traction set up and removal of urinary Foley Catheters.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.
Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge.
Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly.
Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
Collect, properly label and transport specimens to proper area.
Assist in keeping patient rooms in order, report equipment that is out of order, clean equipment and inventory and distribute unit linen and supplies.
Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.