Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Cardiovascular ICU - SFT - 2nd Shift

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

82d

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. The 21-bed Cardiovascular Intervention Care Unit (CVICU) at Akron General supports a diverse population, from newborns to older adults. This dedicated team of caregivers provides various treatments and procedures for numerous cardiovascular-related conditions and diagnoses. As a Patient Care Nursing Assistant on the team, 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.

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
• Basic computer knowledge and skills

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
• One year of recent acute care experience
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

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, Buck’s traction and the 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.
• Collect, properly label and transports specimens to proper area.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED