Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Women's Health

About the role

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

G71 is a Women's Health Unit that provides care to patients undergoing total abdominal/robotic laparoscopic hysterectomies, vaginal hysterectomies, anterior/posterior repairs, vulvectomies, mastectomies with tissue expanders, mastectomies with DIEP flap reconstruction, TRAM flap reconstruction and latissimus dorsi flaps. This unit also cares for a small population of plastic surgery female flap reconstruction and postpartum patients with high-risk babies.

Schedule

Full-time, 3rd shift (nights): 7:00 pm–7:30 am or 11:00 pm–7:30 am.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including 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 an RN.
• Assist with 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 (must obtain during new-hire period if not already held).
• Nursing students: BLS through AHA required prior to hire.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

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. 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

Hourly range: $18.25 – $24.95. The pay range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. The range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (healthcare, dental, vision, retirement contributions, etc.).