Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus as a Patient Care Nurse Assistant in Cardiovascular Telemetry. You’ll work on fast-paced units J61/J63, supporting care for patients recovering from complex cardiac procedures.

You’ll collaborate with an experienced team, participate in patient monitoring, and contribute to a high standard of evidence-based nursing care in a renowned health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required on/within hire period.
• STNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vitals, personal care, and device management.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to the RN promptly.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification (AHA)

STNA (preferred)

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 Telemetry

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

J6-1 Cardiovas Surg Stepdown-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G10006

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

J61 and J63 are 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry units specializing in the care of patients recovering from complex cardiac surgeries and procedures, including open-heart surgery and ventricular assist device (VAD) placement. These fast-paced units offer an excellent environment for nurses to expand their clinical expertise while caring for patients undergoing advanced and innovative cardiovascular treatments.

The patient population includes individuals recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive and robotic heart procedures, valve replacement or repair, VAD placement, and other complex procedures such as maze procedures, endarterectomies, and aneurysm repairs. With a strong focus on collaboration, professional development, and evidence-based care, J61 and J63 provide meaningful opportunities to grow within cardiovascular nursing.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am-7:30pm. Rotating weekends and holidays 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) 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.

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