Nursing Assistant (Cleveland Medical / Oncology 4) (Nursing Student Only)

Works under the direction of a responsible RN to provide safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.

• Direct patient care delivery (includes ADLs, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)

• Communication and documentation of interventions and observations

• Participation in quality improvement process

• Involved in learning and self-improvement

• Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers

Work Schedule:

24 hours over a six week period

1 off shift: any evening or night, or one weekend either a Saturday / Sunday.

Commit to a Monday Orientation and a Saturday orientation.

Must have completed Foundations/Fundamental clinical rotation through nursing program. Successful completion of specialty area rotation may be required.

Education:

Current enrollment in an accredited professional A.D.N. or B.S.N. nursing program with satisfactory academic record required. Current enrollment in a professional BSN nursing program with satisfactory academic record preferred.

Experience/Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Successful completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course required.

Special Skills, Equipment:

Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices). Excellent communication skills.