Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Heart and Lung Transplant Unit

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

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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. J82 is a 24-bed step-down unit dedicated to the specialized care of solid organ transplant patients; including heart and lung. This unit also cares for patients waiting for heart transplants on inotropic drips that are too unstable to wait at home. J82 also serves as a cardiac telemetry step down unit for cardiac medical patients. A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation, from 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 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.
• Assist 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED