Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry

Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry

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.

J61 and J63 are 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry units specializing in the care of patients recovering from complex cardiac surgeries and procedures, including open-heart surgery and ventricular assist device (VAD) placement. These fast-paced units offer an excellent environment for nurses to expand their clinical expertise while caring for patients undergoing advanced and innovative cardiovascular treatments.

The patient population includes individuals recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive and robotic heart procedures, valve replacement or repair, VAD placement, and other complex procedures such as maze procedures, endarterectomies, and aneurysm repairs. With a strong focus on collaboration, professional development, and evidence-based care, J61 and J63 provide meaningful opportunities to grow within cardiovascular nursing.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am7:30pm. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

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:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered

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.

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