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, innovativetreatmentsand a welcoming environment to all.
The primary focus of this 17-bed unit is exceptional care of Medical/Surgical and Cardiology Step-down patients, including but not limited to: Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Vascular,Orthopaedic, Urology, Colorectal and Spine surgeries. In additionto,Coronary and Electrophysiological interventions.This care is given ina state-of-the-arttherapeutic environment by staff specifically trained inall ofthe clinical care areas, as well as the service of high amenity patients.
A caregiver in this position works nights,7:00pm - 7:30am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide orassistwith patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight,assistingpatients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoringdevicesand removing urinary Foley catheter.
Report abnormal findings or changes in physical,mentaland emotional conditions to an RN.
Assistwith 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:
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
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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