Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN. These include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, clean dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheters. Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly. Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive respo... more details
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Job Title
Nurse Technician - PreSurg
Location
Akron
Facility
Akron General Medical Center
Department
Recovery Room-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code
AK0541
Shift
Day/Evening/Night/Weekend
Schedule
12:00am-12:00am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
The 5100 Unit’s team of caregivers at Akron General Hospital pride themselves on providing top-quality and patient-centered care all while ensuring the safety of their patients. In being a Med/Surg & Gynecology unit, caregivers provide care to diverse populations of patients. As a Nurse Technician, you will provide direct patient care and observation to diverse populations of patients. The limit and scope of care is defined by Akron General Medical Center’s policy and procedures and provisions of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. Nurse Technicians may not perform those activities that require an RN or LPN license. As expected for all caregivers, Nurse Technicians are responsible for promoting and demonstrating nursing caring standards and guest relation standards in the fulfillment of their role.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Has a strong work ethic.
Is self-motivated and reliable.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and caregivers.
Thrives in a team environment.
Provides care with compassion and empathy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking to start their nursing career. Akron General’s 5100 unit offers a team-player environment where you will be supported as you help patients and families during some of their most vulnerable times. This unit also offers one-on-one precepting and continuous education and learning.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Job Responsibilities:
Education:
- Must be a nursing student in good standing in an accredited nursing school program;
- OR must be an unlicensed graduate of an accredited nursing school program.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required prior to hire.
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
- Must satisfactorily complete hospital orientation.
Work Experience:
- Must meet the hospital’s general requirements.
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 rarely, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force occasionally 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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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