Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Gastroenterology/Hepatology

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute seeks caring individuals to join the G100 Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit. The caregiver role involves direct patient care under an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and patient transfers in a fast-paced GI/hepato unit.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and BLS certification; nursing students must have BLS prior to hire. Military medical experience is considered, with STNA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within new hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS prior to hire.
• Military medical service experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with patient transfers/transport and room care.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Transfers/assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Nursing student BLS requirement prior to hire

Military medical experience (HM/68W/4N0X1)

Tools

STNA certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Digestive Disease Institute specializes in medical and surgical treatments for disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most distinguished otolaryngology medical centers in the country.

G100 is a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit that cares for patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases and pre-transplant patients. Common diagnoses that are treated on this unit include Crohn’s disease, colitis, gastroparesis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, liver failure, complex multi-organ failure, nausea and sepsis.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 7:30pm including every other weekend and holiday.

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
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or or American Red Cross (required within new hire period)
• Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire
• 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) certification

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.).