Nursing Department Assistant II U (Patient Transporter) at Cleveland Clinic

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Patient Care, Hygiene Assistance, Conflict Resolution, Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 Nursing Department Assistant II U (Patient Transporter) Location Cleveland Facility Lutheran Hospital Department Nursing Support Svcs-Lutheran Hospital Job Code G0002W Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 11:00am-7:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary The Nursing Department Assistant II (NDAII ) is responsible for providing for patients' activities of daily living; maintaining a safe and clean environment; maintaining established levels of supplies; maintaining proper equipment function; and transportation of patients and errands as directed. Job Details Responsibilities: Responsible for transporting visitors and patients via wheelchair, cart or bed. Practices injury prevention. Ensures safety of self and patient when transporting / transferring patient. Performs other transportation functions as required including but not limited to delivery of patient specimens, medical records and patient care equipment. Collaborates with members of health care team to promote the delivery of patient care and overall functioning of unit. Maintains, cleans and adjusts department's equipment including wheelchairs as needed. Observes and reports changes in the patient condition on an ongoing basis. Gives or assists with hygiene/care. Documents in the patient record reflecting the care provided. Keeps patient areas neat and uncluttered. Performs other related duties as may be assigned. Other duties as assigned. Education: High School Diploma or GED. Certifications: None required. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking, customer service, teamwork, multi-tasking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the work place. Interacts with patient, visitors and all personnel in a courteous, helpful manner; and constructively resolves conflict. Maintains confidentiality regarding patients, families and co-workers. Demonstrates respect for individual cultural and social differences. Work Experience: Health care experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and frequent patient lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires frequent standing, walking, bending/stooping, kneeling, reaching and squatting. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. 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. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Department Assistant II is responsible for transporting patients and visitors, ensuring their safety during transfers, and maintaining a clean environment. They also collaborate with healthcare team members to promote patient care and document care provided.