Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Acute Care Lymphoma and Myeloma

                    

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Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Acute Care Lymphoma and Myeloma

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

M70/M71 Lymphoma/Myeloma-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

G10006

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

The M70/M71 Acute Care Lymphoma and Myeloma Units care for adult patients undergoing targeted cancer and radiation therapies. Using a multidisciplinary care model, this team of caregivers focuses on providing the best possible treatment experience. As PCNA, you will collaborate with healthcare staff to provide direct patient attention, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and well-attended.  Not only does this position offer an excellent way to enhance your nursing skills but also make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families every day. 

 

A caregiver in this position works day/evening rotation, 7:00AM – 7:30PM. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking 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 upon or within new hire period 

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

• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and equipment 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification  

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.