PRN Patient Care Nursing Assistant (NURSING STUDENT OPPORTUNITY)

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

75d

About The Position

Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN with skills specifically identified on applicable skills checklists for which training and competency have been established.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
• Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheter.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.
• Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED