Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Adult Telemetry and Stroke Care

About the role

Mercy Hospital, officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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 catheter.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Aid in keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to hire
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred qualifications: 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.

Skills

• Ability to provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.

Benefits

The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, and more.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $20.75
Maximum hourly: $20.75

Schedule

A PRN caregiver in this position works variable days and hours, which may include weekends.