Telemetry Nurse Assistant — Night Shift (Acute Care)

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Acute Care Telemetry Unit 9 West. The position requires working nights with a bi-weekly 72-hour schedule on the MetroHealth Main Campus.

The role focuses on telemetry monitoring, vital signs, glucose checks, and ADL assistance to adult patients with varied cardiac conditions. Join an interdisciplinary team of RNs, LPNs, providers, and therapists.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team environment while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, initiative, and effectively problem-solving skills.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac status using telemetry and respond to alarms.
• Take vital signs, monitor blood glucose, and perform bladder scans.
• Assist with intake and output, ADLs, and patient comfort.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, providers, PT/OT, social work, and case management.
• Document observations and care provided in the patient record.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring (EKG)

Vital signs assessment

Glucose monitoring

ADL assistance & intake/output

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The MetroHealth System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Acute Care Telemetry Unit 9 West. The position requires working nights with a bi-weekly 72-hour schedule on the MetroHealth Main Campus.

The role focuses on telemetry monitoring, vital signs, glucose checks, and ADL assistance to adult patients with varied cardiac conditions. Join an interdisciplinary team of RNs, LPNs, providers, and therapists.