Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Cleveland Clinic • Grosse Pointe, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Pointe Hospital treats patients suffering from various conditions that require advanced medical, surgical and cardiac care. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), your primary duties will include providing or assisting with basic patient care under the supervision of an RN, reporting abnormal findings and changes in patients’ condition and keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly. This is an excellent opportunity to receive hands-on experience while providing exceptional care to our patients, ensuring the best health outcomes. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period. Nursing students must have prior to hire.
• 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
• Demonstrate proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED