Patient Care Nurse Assistant- 9W Telemetry 72hrs Biweekly Nights

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant for the Acute Care Telemetry Unit, 9 West, at the Main Campus. You will perform cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and supportive care for telemetry patients during night shifts.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, recording intake/output, and collaborating with RNs, LPNs, and other care team members to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with telemetry monitoring and patient assessment.
• Ability to interpret vital signs and respond to changes.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac telemetry and vital signs for telemetry patients.
• Record intake/output and assist with activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, and care teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring (EKG)

Vital signs monitoring

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA certification (Ohio)

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick

Bi-weekly Hours: 72hrs

Shift: Nights

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

All Acute Care Adult Specialty units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and telemetry monitoring capability.

Join our Acute Care Adult Telemetry Unit, 9 West!

Primary Patient Population:

• Telemetry
• Mixed Disease Process

Primary skills utilized/learned:

• Cardiac monitoring (EKG's)
• Blood glucose monitoring, Bladder scans, taking vital signs
• Intake and Output & ADL's

Personnel RN will work with:

• LPNs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Interns, Providers, PT/OT, WOCN, Social Work, Case Management

Number of beds on unit:

• 24 beds

Awards or Recognitions the unit has received:

• Pressure Injury Prevention Champions
• Daisy Award Winners

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Ability to work in a team environment while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, initiative, and effectively problem-solving skills.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered in good standing as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Nurse Aide Registry (NOTE: Maintaining ODH Registry status as a STNA is optional after employment in this position).
• 1 year of experience as a Patient Care Nurse Assistant in a hospital.