Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit at Cleveland Clinic

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.

At Cleveland Clinic, our Cardiovascular Telemetry Units (J51, J53, J61, J62, and J63) care for some of the most complex cardiac patients in the world. These 24-bed specialty units provide expert care for patients recovering from advanced cardiovascular procedures, including open-heart surgery, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, valve repair and replacement, ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation, and other highly specialized interventions. As part of a world-renowned heart and vascular program, nurses are immersed in innovative therapies and leading-edge technologies that shape the future of cardiovascular care.

The Cardiovascular Telemetry Units offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters professional growth, clinical excellence, and career advancement. Nurses develop advanced assessment and critical thinking skills while caring for a diverse patient population recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), maze procedures, endarterectomies, aneurysm repairs, and other complex cardiac surgeries. With a strong culture of collaboration, education, and support, these units provide an exceptional opportunity for nurses seeking to expand their expertise and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am—7:30pm . Weekends and holiday rotation are required .

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.

Mi nimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• A high school diploma or GED

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross required within new hire period

• Nursing students : required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross prior to hire

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

• *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

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.25

Maximum hourly: $24.95

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).