Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Rapid Observation Unit

                    

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Job Title

Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Rapid Observation Unit

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Fairview Hospital

                     

Department

Clin Decision Unit 5 South-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

G10006

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

6:30pm-7:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

Featuring 27 beds, the Rapid Observation Unit at Fairview Hospital provides an alternative care option to discharge or hospital admission for patients 18 years of age or older, who may benefit from extended care. Located at 5 South of Fairview Hospital’s main building, the Rapid Observation Unit is a fast-paced unit that provides relationship-based, compassionate care for our patients. By joining this team as a Patient Care Nursing Assistant, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients in this unit. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.      

 

A caregiver in this position works nights from 6:30PM – 7:00AM, including rotating weekends. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• 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.  

• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.  

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period 

• 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   

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) 

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