Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Colorectal Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus invites applications for a caregiver on the H51 Colorectal Surgery Unit. You will work a day/night 12-hour rotation, assisting with patient care and transfers under an RN, while maintaining room cleanliness and reporting changes in condition. A strong nursing-support culture and mentor-driven environment awaits.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; military medical service experience is considered. STNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross required.
• Military medical experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs and ADLs.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to an RN.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Vital signs

Personal care assistance

Patient transfers/transport

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Military experience (HM/68W/4N0X1)

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Job description

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 country. 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.
Cleveland Clinic's H51 Colorectal Surgery Unit is one of the few nursing units in the world that is dedicated almost exclusively to the care of colorectal surgery patients, H51 caregivers have pioneered curative surgeries for ulcerative colitis and colon cancer. Our veteran nursing staff is excited to educate and mentor the nurses and caregivers of tomorrow.
A caregiver in this position works a day/night rotation from 7:00am to 7:30pm and 7:00pm to 7:30am on 3 12-hr shifts with 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
• 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 or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be 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.

Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $18.25
Maximum hourly: $24.95
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.).