Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Clinical Decision Unit

                    

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Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Clinical Decision Unit

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

2100 Clinical Decision Unit-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK9948

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am/11:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

USW Bidding Period: 01/17/2026 - 01/21/2026

                         

Job Details

USW Bidding Period: 01/17/2026 - 01/21/2026

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.   

The fast-paced 2100 Clinical Decision Unit treats a wide range of concerns, from general pain to complex diagnoses. As a Patient Care Nursing Assistant on the team, you play an integral role in ensuring patients continue receiving the best treatment possible. You will find a welcoming and hands-on environment where caregivers encourage education, mutual support and teamwork. Each day, you have numerous opportunities to make a difference in your community.   

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and 3 holidays per year requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Prepare units, patient rooms and patient beds for admission, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies. 

• Provide and document assigned care (e.g., bathing, changing and/or refreshing of bed linens, dressing/undressing of patient, back rubs, etc.) and other general care throughout the day to ensure physical comfort. 

• Collect and document temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, height and intake/output in an accurate and precise manner. 

• Assist with pre- and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner. 

• Perform treatment procedures (e.g., venous blood draws, enemas, application of ice packs and heat, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, sets-up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction, removal of urinary Foley Catheters and other therapeutic measures). 

• Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly. 

• Prepare patients for meals, assist in feeding patients if necessary and distribute water and other nourishments according to patient needs in compliance with physician orders.    

• Collect, properly label and transport specimens to proper area. 

• Assist in keeping patient rooms in order, report equipment that is out of order, clean equipment and inventory and distribute unit linen and supplies.   

• Report any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient. 

• Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.    

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 

• Job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills 

• 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) Certification 

• One year of recent acute care experience 

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and