Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiac VIP

                    

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Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiac VIP

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

J8-3 Cardiac Vip/1921 Suites-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

G10006

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic 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.       

 
The primary focus of Cleveland Clinic's J8-3 Cardiac VIP Unit, also known as the "1921 Suites,” is the exceptional care of Medical/Surgical and Cardiology Step-down patients, including but not limited to: Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Vascular, Orthopedic, Urology, Colorectal and Spine surgeries. In addition to Coronary and Electrophysiological interventions. The care on this 17-bed unit is given in a state-of-the-art therapeutic environment by staff specifically trained in all of the clinical care areas, as well as the  
service of high amenity patients. 

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

 
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:  

• A high school diploma or GED  

• Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period) 

• 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: <