Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Digestive Disease General Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus is seeking a caregiver for the H71 Digestive Disease General Surgery Unit. You will assist with patient care under an RN, monitor vital signs, help with activities of daily living, and transport patients as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; nursing students may participate. Weekend and holiday rotations are included, with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross (must obtain if not held).
• Nursing students require BLS as well.
• Military experience in HM/68W/4N0X1 will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under supervision of an RN. Tasks may include vital signs, ADLs, transfers, and monitoring devices.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions to an RN.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Patient transfers

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Nursing students: BLS

Military experience (HM/68W/4N0X1)

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.

The H71 Digestive Disease General Surgery Unit at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus provides world-class care for patients needing many complex abdominal surgeries, including Total Abdominal Reconstruction, Whipple, HIPEC, MAL’s, Bowl Resection, Gastrectomy, Splenectomy, Liver Resection, Fistula Maintenance and Repair, and Pancreatectomy. Patients come to our unit from all over the world seeking our expertise in surgical intervention and care.

A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am—7:30pm. Weekend and holiday rotation.

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:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period)
• Nursing students: 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.).