Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Coronary Care Unit
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Mercy Hospital’s Coronary Care Unit (CCU) cares for patients that have been admitted from the Emergency Department and doctor’s office or are overflow patients from the Cardiovascular Surgery Unit (CVU). These patients typically have had a heart attack or are experiencing chest pain. Some of the procedures on this unit include stints, cath lab procedures, balloon pumps, ECMO, and pacers. The CCU is a loyal, fast-paced unit that holds safety and quality in the highest regard and empowers caregivers to speak up. This unit is known for its high patient satisfaction ratings, low turnover and longevity and shared love for the adrenaline this unit and work provides. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients and their families. This role improves patient care and the overall patient experience by providing direct support with activities of daily living, answering call lights, assisting with comfort measures and serving as an important communication link between the patient and RN. Caregivers stay in this role because of the supportive team culture, meaningful patient interactions and opportunities for professional development. Here, you will find the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross - If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period
- Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
