Cleveland Clinic·Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Caregivers will assist with performing screenings, treatments, and monitoring patient conditions, while also handling administrative and clerical duties like filing, reception, and scheduling. Specific duties vary based on whether the role functions as an OCCA or LPN, involving direct patient care, specimen handling, and assisting with procedures.
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Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Our team is committed to helping people with heart problems improve their health and enjoy longer, healthier lives. Cardiovascular caregivers from Cleveland Clinic use advanced techniques that have helped Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute rank nationally and be recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care. Our program focuses on prevention, detection, treatment and follow-up. Whether patients have a common or complex heart problem, Hillcrest Hospital is a trusted resource for superior technology and experienced professional care.
00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm. Hours may include evenings/weekends based on facility needs.
· Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests and documenting patient care.
· Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
· Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
· Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
OR as an OCCA
· Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP).
· Complete the rooming process, including vitals, height, weight, intake questions, documentation and reporting abnormal findings.
· Collect patient specimens, perform point of care testing and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
· Prepare patients for and assist with exams, tests and procedures, such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, disinfection and sterilization.
· Administer treatments as directed, including the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes and applying/removing casts, braces and splints.
· Review printed instructions with patients.
· Assist with wound care.
· Document in the electronic health record.
· Assist with setting up the clinic for daily operations, in-baskets, closure of care gaps, maintaining clean and orderly work areas, and closing the clinic.
· Stock supplies and linens.
· Clean, monitor expiration dates and restock dressing supply carts, check AED units and oxygen tanks, and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
· Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
OR as an LPN
· Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician.
· Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
· Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
· Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.
· Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
· Perform routine laboratory tests.
· Educate patients and family members.
Minimum Qualifications: for the ideal future caregiver include:
· Graduate from an approved medical assisting program OR military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
· Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period
OR as an OCCA
· A high school diploma or GED
· Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math
· If not already obtained, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross is required within the new hire period
· One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting
· Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience
OR as an LPN
· Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing
· Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)
· Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications: for the ideal future caregiver include:
· Medical Assisting Certification
· Successful completion of a CC externship
· One year of patient care experience
· Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record
• 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.
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Market context
In Ohio, nursing roles like LPN positions are typically supported by steady demand across clinics, long-term care, and other care settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, relevant bedside experience, and readiness to work within team-based care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your LPN credential and tailor your application to the settings where you have the strongest experience.