Nursing Department Assistant (NDA) III - Adult Psych at Cleveland Clinic

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Tasks, Collaboration, Documentation, Vital Signs Monitoring, EKG Performance, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Specimen Collection, Pain Assessment, Unit Cleanliness, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Rounds, Basic Life Support, Patient Handling, Lifting Patients

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 (NDA) III - Adult Psych Location Cleveland Facility Lutheran Hospital Department Adult Psych 3C-Lutheran Hospital Job Code G0007W Shift Evenings Schedule 3:00pm-11:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Lutheran Hospital’s Magnet status, the highest international recognition for excellence in nursing, recognition as a Center of Excellence in Orthopedics, and high patient satisfaction scores exemplify the top-quality care that patients receive, and caregivers provide here. Located near downtown Cleveland, you will enjoy its wide variety of shopping and dining, proximity to sporting events, and the option of walking or biking to work. Lutheran Hospital's 3C unit provides top quality patient care to behavioral health patients. In this unit no two days are the same, but you will be surrounded every day by a team of caregivers that are ready to welcome you with open arms. As Nursing Department Assistant III on this unit, you will provide support with patient daily living activities and room maintenance alongside your fellow caregivers. In this role, you will also assist with various related tasks, such as performing EKGs, monitoring blood glucose levels, collecting specimens, documenting vital signs and more. This position is an excellent entry point into an exciting nursing career, propelling you into a world of innovation at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this role works nights from 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Assist with wide variety of patient care tasks and collaborate with members of health care teams to promote the delivery of patient care. Organize patient care assignments to ensure timely delivery and completion of care on assigned patients. Document the care provided in patient record and label specimens properly. Ask patient about pain and report to the RN/LPN as needed. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of units, including patient/unit equipment. Keep patient areas neat and uncluttered and prepare rooms for patient admissions. Clean and maintain patient/unit equipment (i.e., over-bed tables, bed pans, bedside commodes, etc.). Report any problems (i.e., equipment, supplies and maintenance problems) immediately to the RN. Make hourly patient rounds to assure safety measures are in place (i.e., side rails up as needed, beds are in low, locked position, phone and call lights are within the patients' reach and restraints are applied appropriately). Ensure all bed alarms are activated during hourly rounds. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma/GED Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification Previous nursing assistance experience Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires frequent standing, walking, kneeling, reaching, squatting, bending/stooping and lifting patients. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. 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 III will provide support with patient daily living activities and room maintenance, alongside assisting with tasks like performing EKGs, monitoring blood glucose, collecting specimens, and documenting vital signs. Responsibilities also include organizing patient care assignments, maintaining unit cleanliness, and ensuring patient safety measures are in place during hourly rounds.