PCNA- Mobility Specialist

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

4d•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. Job Title PCNA- Mobility Specialist Location Cleveland Facility Fairview Hospital Department Parkview Iii-Fairview Hospital Job Code G10006 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Document patient mobility activities and tolerance in the electronic health record (EHR). Understands isolation precautions and utilizes appropriate PPE Practices injury prevention Explains proper ambulation techniques to the patients Shows competency with mobility equipment and safe use of gait belts, mechanical lifts etc. Familiar with chair and bed alarms Coordinates with nursing staff mobility plans Communicates patient tolerance, pain or distress to the RN promptly Knows how to respond to a fall safely Demonstrates empathy and encouragement during mobility Inspect and maintain mobility equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.) to ensure proper functioning. Engages in ongoing skills training and competencies Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. Fairview Hospital’s Parkview III Complex Medical Care unit primarily focuses on the care of post-operative patients in Med/Surg. This collaborative, multi-disciplinary team provides care to patients who have had orthopaedic, spine, low-risk bariatric, urology, vascular, colorectal, and general surgeries, but this unit sees all types of surgical and trauma patients. As a Mobility Technician in Parkview III, you will provide patient care services related to ambulation, transfers, and positioning of designated inpatients under the direction of professional clinical staff. This role supports reduced length of stay, achievement of provider-directed goals, enhanced recovery and function, improved skin integrity, prevention of complications such as DVT and bowel obstructions, and the promotion of psychological well-being. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide various patient care activities and services related to the ambulation, transfer and positioning of designated inpatients under the direction of the professional staff. Follow nurse/therapist instructions. Utilize proper body mechanics and attend to patient safety. Report unusual observations to supervisor. Work with nurse/therapist to achieve optimal patient care/satisfaction by responding to nursing/therapy directions and physicians’ orders. Monitor processes to improve service within the department/facility. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School graduate or GED equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or must obtain within first year One year of experience in a patient care setting Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High work ethic Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Required standing and walking for six to eight hours in an eight hour shift. Frequently requires lifting and turning patients, and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids or potentially infectious materials. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or must obtain within first year
One year of experience in a patient care setting

Nice To Haves

High work ethic

Responsibilities

Document patient mobility activities and tolerance in the electronic health record (EHR).
Understands isolation precautions and utilizes appropriate PPE
Practices injury prevention
Explains proper ambulation techniques to the patients
Shows competency with mobility equipment and safe use of gait belts, mechanical lifts etc.
Familiar with chair and bed alarms
Coordinates with nursing staff mobility plans
Communicates patient tolerance, pain or distress to the RN promptly
Knows how to respond to a fall safely
Demonstrates empathy and encouragement during mobility
Inspect and maintain mobility equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.) to ensure proper functioning.
Engages in ongoing skills training and competencies
Provide various patient care activities and services related to the ambulation, transfer and positioning of designated inpatients under the direction of the professional staff.
Follow nurse/therapist instructions.
Utilize proper body mechanics and attend to patient safety.
Report unusual observations to supervisor.
Work with nurse/therapist to achieve optimal patient care/satisfaction by responding to nursing/therapy directions and physicians’ orders.
Monitor processes to improve service within the department/facility.