Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program
Cleveland Clinic
Quick overview
The role involves providing direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living. The scholar will also report changes in patient conditions and maintain a clean and orderly patient environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension. Completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification is preferred.
Job description
- At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
- And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
- We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
- That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
- Job Title Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Job Code G99972 Shift Day/Night Rotation Schedule 7:00am-7:00pm/7:00pm-7:00am Job Summary Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN with skills specifically identified on applicable skills checklists for which training and competency have been established.
- Job Details The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program is an enrichment program sponsored by Cleveland Clinic and The Howley Foundation in collaboration with Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing.
- This enrichment program is designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
- The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program focuses on providing participants with career information and critical skill sets to support their matriculation through higher education, nursing school, and beyond.
- This position is for existing students in the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars program and will connect students to PRN PCNA opportunities as part of their continuing education.
Responsibilities
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheter. Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly. Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff. Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics. Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner. Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education. Other duties as assigned Education: High School Diploma/GED.
Certifications
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period. Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation from a nursing school are required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
- Complexity of
- Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Work
- Experience: Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level as scored on the employment assessment. 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. Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
- 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 occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly 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. 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the
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- Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Well-being programs
- Professional development