Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry and Complex Medical

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At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry and Complex Medical Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department 7100 Medical Unit-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code AK9948 Shift Evenings Schedule 3:00pm-11:30pm Job Summary USW Bidding Period: 01/09/2026 - 01/13/2026 Job Details USW Bidding Period: 01/09/2026 - 01/13/2026 Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family . Akron General's 7100 Unit is a high acuity cardiac Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Unit. This fast-paced team cares for patients who require extensive ADL assistance and complex medical attention. As a P atient Care Nursing Assistant , you play an integral role in ensuring patients continue receiving the best treatment possible. You will find a welcoming and hands-on environment where caregivers encourage education, mutual support, and teamwork. Each day, you have numerous opportunities to make a difference in your community. A caregiver in this position works evening s from 3:00PM - 11:30 PM , including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Prepare units, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfer or emergencies. Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc. Take and document the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight and height. Perform treatment procedures, such as venous blood draws, enemas, ice and heat pack application , non-sterile compresses, skin preps, oxygen equipment set up , overhead trapeze and Buck's traction set up and removal of urinary Foley Catheters . Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/ utilizing special equipment and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner. Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge. Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly. Document patient care in the electronic medical record. Collect, properly label and transport specimens to proper area. Assist in keeping patient rooms in order, report equipment that is out of order, clean equipment and inventory and distribute unit linen and supplies. Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High S chool D iploma or GED Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills 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) One year of recent acute care experience 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 withou