Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry

                    

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Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Telemetry

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

J6-1 Cardiovas Surg Stepdown-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

G10006

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.     

These 24-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry Units specialize in post-open heart, surgical, and ventricular assist device patients. The units are fast-paced and provide excellent opportunities in nursing growth and development with the ability to care for patients  
undergoing innovative procedures. Patient population includes post heart surgery patients such as: 
• Coronary artery bypass surgery 
• Minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery 
• Ventricular assist devices 
• Valve replacement or repair 
• Other procedures, such as maze procedure, endarterectomy, aneurysm repair 

A caregiver in this position works nights, from 7:00pm – 7:30am. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as checking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, 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.  

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 

• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered 

• Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at minimum junior high level