Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 
The J53 Nursing Unit is one of five Cardiovascular Stepdown Units at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, alongside J51, J61, J62, and J63. Each 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit specializes in the care of post-operative cardiac patients, including those recovering from open heart surgery, complex procedures, and ventricular assist device placement.

These fast-paced units offer a dynamic environment where nurses gain valuable experience and grow their clinical expertise while caring for patients undergoing some of the most advanced cardiovascular procedures available today. 

Patient populations include individuals recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, valve repair or replacement, ventricular assist devices, and other specialized procedures such as maze procedures, endarterectomies, and aneurysm repairs. 

Join a team at the forefront of cardiovascular care, where innovation, collaboration, and professional development come together to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. 
 
A caregiver in this position works nights| 7:00pm—7:30am. Weekends and holiday rotation are required
 
A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.  

• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.  

• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.  

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• A High School Diploma or GED  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Nursing students: required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire 

• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) OR Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered   

• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience 

 
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)