PRN Patient Care Assistant Nurse - Digestive Disease Institute

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Job Title

PRN Patient Care Assistant Nurse - Digestive Disease Institute

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

H71 Ddi Surg Ortho-Nursing Institute

Job Code

G99972

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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. 

The H71 Digestive Disease General Surgery Unit at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus provides world-class care for patients needing many complex abdominal surgeries, including Total Abdominal Reconstruction, Whipple, HIPEC, MAL’s, Bowl Resection, Gastrectomy, Splenectomy, Liver Resection, Fistula Maintenance and Repair, and Pancreatectomy. Patients come to our unit from all over the world seeking our expertise in surgical intervention and care. 

This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this role works from 7:00am to 7:30pm. Weekend and holiday rotations occur every other weekend and holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN: vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheter. 

• Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean & orderly. 

• Demonstrate a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace. 

• Maintain personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education. 

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• A high school diploma or GED 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Demonstrate proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level as scored on the employment assessment 

• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience
• 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) 

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.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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