Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Complex Cardiovascular Unit

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant works in the 4200 Complex Cardiovascular Unit at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, caring for patients recovering from open-heart surgeries, amputations, lung operations, heart attacks and other critical medical concerns. The role contributes to patient treatment and comfort in a hands-on, team-oriented environment that supports education and mutual support. The position works evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year. The caregiver provides and documents assigned patient care, performs specified treatments and measurements, assists with perioperative care and patient movement, and helps maintain safe, organized patient rooms and unit operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the new-hire period.
Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
One year of recent acute-care experience, or military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).

Responsibilities

Prepare units, patient rooms and beds for admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies.
Provide and document assigned care, including bathing, changing bed linens, dressing and feeding patients.
Take and document patients’ temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight and height.
Perform treatment procedures, including venous blood draws, enemas, applying ice and heat packs and non-sterile compresses, skin preparation, setting up oxygen equipment, bed-scale weights, overhead trapeze and Buck’s traction, and removing urinary Foley catheters.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, including turning and positioning patients using proper body mechanics, applying or using special equipment, and safely ambulating patients as directed.
Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge.
Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond promptly to call lights.
Collect, label and transport specimens to the proper area.
Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
Keep patient rooms orderly, report malfunctioning equipment, clean equipment, and inventory and distribute unit linens and supplies.
Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.
Use personal protective equipment as required by standard precautions.