Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program
About the role
The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program is an enrichment program for high school juniors interested in nursing careers. Participants gain career information and develop critical skills for their educational journey.
Responsibilities
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- May include tasks such as vital signs, weights, assisting with personal care, 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 follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.
- Competencies in professional, technical, and clinical knowledge domains.
- Maintains personal growth and development through ongoing education.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High School Diploma/GED.
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation from a nursing school are required to have BLS through AHA prior to hire.
Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level as scored on the employment assessment.
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.
Education
High School Diploma/GED.
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
- Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level as scored on the employment assessment.
- 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.
Pay Range
- Minimum hourly: $20.75
- Maximum hourly: $20.75
Benefits Offerings
- Health Plan Options – EHP and EHP Plus administered by Aetna.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary.
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan – Fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- 401(k)/403(b) Plan – Allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.
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