Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Colorectal Surgery
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. The H50 nursing unit for Colorectal Surgery is part of Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease Institute, which has been ranked second in the nation. Working with 16 colorectal surgeons, our dedicated and highly engaged nursing staff is focused on providing world-class medical and surgical care to patients with medical problems such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer and genetic bowel disease. PRN caregivers are required to work a minimum of 48 hours during each 6-week scheduling period, though they are welcome to pick up additional shifts as needed. Specific holiday assignments determined based on unit needs. A caregiver in this PRN Float Pool position works rotating day/evening shifts, from 7:00am-7:30pm or 3:00pm-11:30pm.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (upon or within new hire period)
- Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered
- GI patient familiarity
- Must be comfortable with IV removal.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification
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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
