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Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Sometimes, an Emergency Department visit is not long enough to understand issues and concerns patients present. Other times, they may need additional time/treatment to feel healthy again. The Clinical Decision Unit at Weston Hospital is a 24-bed unit that cares for these patients as staff decide if they can be discharged safely or need to be admitted. As PCNA on this team, you are often the first point of contact for patients, so customer service skills and compassion are essential. In this position, you will have numerous opportunities to explore skill and educational resources and explore advanced positions within the Cleveland Clinic enterprise.

A caregiver in this position works 3 shifts per week from 7:00PM - 7:30AM, with rotating weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Attend to patient and family's immediate needs and problems by acknowledging and providing required attention.

+ Assist the patient with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing and maintaining hygiene.

+ Carry out nursing orders and report all pertinent information regarding patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff.

+ Interact with the Food and Nutrition Services to maintain an adequate supply of nourishment for the patients.

+ Provide patients with hygiene, nutritional needs, ambulation, toileting and linen changes.

+ Maintain orderliness and appearance of the unit, order supplies from Central Supply as needed and restock necessary supplies.

+ Transport patients on stretchers and beds.

+ Document care provided on the medical record as appropriate.

+ Interact with the Environmental Department to ensure an adequate supply of clean linen or daily patient care.

+ Collect and transport specimens as directed and in accordance with hospital policy.

+ Provide RN/LPN with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data as assigned.

+ Notes changes from prior measurement and communicates accordingly.

+ Respond to call lights within a maximum of FIVE minutes or communicate inability to do so to assure the response target is met and report patient needs to RN/LPN immediately.

+ Assist in the removal of equipment (I.e. IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning.

+ Conduct EKG and phlebotomy responsibilities when directed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

+ Graduate of approved program for Nursing Assistants or previous hospital training

+ Six months of acute care in a hospital setting experience

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Physical Requirements:

+ The position requires a considerate amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds.

+ Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.

+ The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.

+ The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties such as check chest tube drainage, check urine output, etc.

+ The individual must be able to quickly maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.

+ Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills.

+ In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.

+ Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.

+ Special Demands: Essential Sensory requirement - ability to visually assess patients and implement plan of care.

+ Essential Technical/Motor Skill - finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination are necessary when charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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