Student Nurse – Neuro, Surgical & Trauma

Position #: 24000CBO
Position: Student Nurse – Neuro, Surgical & Trauma
UH Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Shift: PRN
Status: Per Diem
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Cleveland

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) is an entry-level position specifically designed for current nursing students aiming to enrich their preparation for a nursing career. Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will acquire valuable hands-on experience by providing safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.  The role is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.

Responsibilities include:

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

Current NA II opportunities exist across UH Cleveland Medical Center’s Surgical units.

Click on the links below to learn more about each specific unit.

Neurology (Lerner Tower 4)

Neuro Science Unit (Neuro ICU)

Orthopaedics / Surgery (Lerner Tower 6)

Trauma (Lerner Tower 8)

Transplant Institute (Lerner Tower 9)

Trauma/Surgical ICU

Clinical Float pool – med/surg, ICU, SDU, ED included

Qualifications

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. 

Education:  Current enrollment in an accredited A.D.N. nursing program required.  Current enrollment in a BSN nursing program preferred.  

In addition to completing the online application form, candidates should upload their unofficial transcripts showing current enrollment in a nursing program. If you do not have an unofficial transcript readily available, you may request one from your academic institution’s student portal or registrar’s office.

Physical Demands:

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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