Cardiovascular Surgery ICU CT

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a patient care teammate to provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, and patient monitoring in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and have at least one year of recent patient care experience. Nursing students may substitute clinical rotations, and military medical backgrounds are considered advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross required within the new hire period.
• Nursing students may substitute clinical rotation or education for the required experience.
• Military medical experience considered (HM, 68W, 4N0X1).

Aufgaben

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in patients to the RN.
• Assists with vital signs, personal care, ADLs, and patient transports.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates professional, compassionate interaction with patients and staff.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

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

Responsibilities:

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• These 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, application of external monitoring devises , and further technical skills of phlebotomy, clean dressing changes, 12-lead ECG’s, and insertion of urinary Foley Catheters.
• 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.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period.
• Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience.
• Additional education/training may substitute for some/all of the stated experience (i.e. mental health experience).
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Medium Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force rarely, and/or 0 to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $21.75

Maximum hourly: $21.75

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).