PRN Nurse Technician – Acute Care Neurology and Cardiac Telemetry

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 stepping stones 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 8100 Family Practice Unit at Akron General is a high acuity, fast-paced, Neuro/Cardiac Telemetry unit with patients that require extensive ADL assistance. Caregivers in this unit care for patients with strokes, pneumonia, FTT, weakness, confusion, sepsis, PEG care, central lines, multiple antibiotic therapies, blood transfusions, IV push/cardiac drip medications and tracheostomy care. As a Nurse Technician in this unit, you will assist with direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN.

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) varying shifts. You must work 64 hours in the summer months.

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 RN.

• Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean & orderly.

• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Nursing student in good standing in an accredited nursing school program OR unlicensed graduate of an accredited nursing school program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire

• Maintain competencies specific to patient population served

• Satisfactorily complete hospital orientation

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.75

Maximum hourly: $20.75

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).