Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant for the J6-2 Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit to support post-surgical patients during nights 7:00pm–7:30am. You will work with an RN to monitor vital signs, assist with personal care, and ensure a clean, healing environment.

This role offers growth through education and skills development, with weekend and holiday rotations. High School diploma or GED and BLS required; STNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS Certification through AHA or American Red Cross during or after the new hire period.
• Military experience as Hospital Corpsman/Combat Medic/Medical Service Technician considered.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and weight; assist with personal care.
• Assist with patient care under RN supervision and report changes to RN.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly; help with external monitoring devices and Foley catheter care.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care assistance

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Military medical experience considered

Job description

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

Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

J6-2 Cardiovascular Stepdown 2-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G10006

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The J62 Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit specializes in post-surgery medical support for procedures such as coronary artery bypasses, valve replacements/repairs, endarterectomies and more. As a PCNA on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.

A caregiver in this position works part-time| nights| 7:00pm– 7:30am|Weekend and holiday rotation are required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley Catheters.

• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.

• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period

• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

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 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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