Patient Care Nursing Assistant - General Medicine/Telemetry

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Patient Care Nursing Assistant - General Medicine/Telemetry Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department H80 Internal Medicine Telemetr-Main Campus Hospital Job Code G10006 Shift Day/Evening Rotation Schedule 7:00am-7:30pm/7:30pm-7:00am Job Summary Job Details 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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic's H80 General Medicine/Telemetry U nit serves a diverse population, with patients presenting respiratory issues , gastrointestinal distress , alcohol withdrawal and other medical concerns . This diversity is comparable to that of the Emergency Department (ED), so the hands-on experience you gain as a PCNA is invaluable throughout the hospital system. Not only does this position offer an excellent way to enhance your nursing skills but also make a lasting diffe rence in the lives of patients and their families every day. A caregiver in this position works day/night rotation| 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:30am. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley Catheters. 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: H igh S chool D iploma or GED Basic Life Support (BLS) C ertification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 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 Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considere d 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. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.