Posted:
8/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Akron, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
From routine deliveries to high-risk pregnancies, parents have the reassurance that Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers Level III Obstetric Service, the highest level of care available in obstetrics. Our specially trained staff, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and anesthesiologists are available 24 hours a day.
Expecting parents are also happy to learn that our private and spacious rooms are designed for labor and delivery while having special comforts. These features include rocking chairs, birthing balls, private bathrooms and showers and TVs for relaxation. Please feel free to bring in your own laptop, phone, or portable device with preferred music playlists.
A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00am—7:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Collect assessment data for assigned patients, including age specific physical and psychological aspects.
Deliver direct care to patients as established in the patient's age specific plan of care, and case management conferences and according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Document procedures performed, care provided to patients and effectiveness of interventions/treatments.
Reports to the registered nurse changes in condition, symptoms, and reactions of patients promptly and accurately. Collaborate with registered nurses to plan care for assigned patients.
Safely administer and accurately chart medications according to established standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Perform procedures, including discontinuing of IV lines as directed by registered nurse and in accordance with hospital policy/procedure. Monitor IV drip rates, IV sites for signs of redness and infiltration and reports findings to registered nurse.
Assist other health care team members as needed to provide patient care and to perform related patient care activities.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Complete annual mandatory in-services, CPR certification and competency testing by required renewal dates.
Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Current license to practice as a practical nurse in the State of Ohio. Drug certified by a program approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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.
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.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit