Patient Care Nurse Assistant

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 Nurse Assistant Location Cleveland Facility Fairview Hospital Department Medical Float Pool-Fairview Hospital Job Code

G99972

Shift Nights Schedule 6:30pm-7:00am Job Summary Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN with skills specifically identified on applicable skills checklists for which training and competency have been established. Job Details Responsibilities: Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheter. Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly. Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff. Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics. Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner. Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education. Other duties as assigned Education: High School Diploma/GED. Certifications: State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period. Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation from a nursing schoolare required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Work Experience: Ability to apply reading comprehension and applied mathematics skills at or above a junior high level. 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) will be considered. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic