Nurse Technician - Acute Care Neurology and Cardiac Telemetry

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

The 8100 Family Practice Unit at Akron General is a high-acuity, fast-paced, Neuro/Cardiac Telemetry unit with patients that require extensive ADL assistance. Caregivers in this unit care for patients with strokes, pneumonia, FTT, weakness, confusion, sepsis, PEG care, central lines, multiple antibiotic therapies, blood transfusions, IV push/cardiac drip medications and tracheostomy care.

As a Nurse Technician on the team, you play a valuable part in our dynamic team of caregivers, working alongside your fellow RNs, physicians and other staff to enhance the patient experience and create the environment our patients have come to expect. You will assist with necessary nursing tasks, such as completing safety rounds, answering call lights and checking and documenting vitals. This position is also an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and explore different roles throughout the Cleveland Clinic institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, 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 RN.
• Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Nursing student in good standing in an accredited nursing school program OR unlicensed graduate of an accredited nursing school program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Maintain competencies specific to patient population served
• Satisfactorily complete hospital orientation

Preferred qualifications

• Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation

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 rarely, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force occasionally 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

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $20.75 Maximum hourly: $20.75 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s