Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Hematology/Oncology Unit

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 G70 Hematology and Oncology Unit to support adult patients. The role includes night coverage with hours listed as 7:00am–7:30pm, assisting with basic patient care under an RN, monitoring vital signs, and helping with daily living activities in a fast-paced cancer/hematology setting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and may have military medical experience; STNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required; may be obtained during hire.
• Military medical experience considered.
• STNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.
• Assist with patient transfers/transport and other basic tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Military medical experience

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 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 G70 Hematology and Oncology Unit

Focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of various malignancies and hematologic diseases, from new diagnosis to the end of life. The dedicated caregivers on this unit provide the highest quality, safest care to adult patients receiving chemotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, radioactive iodine, and other types of radiation therapies.

A caregiver in this position works nights | 7:00am—7:30pm.

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
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)o r American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period

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.).