Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Neuroscience
About The Position
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The 4 Main Neuroscience Unit has 20 beds and specializes in medical, neurological and telemetry services for neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, strokes, seizures, migraines and other conditions. 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 nights from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.
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
- Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
- Demonstrates 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
- Drug free environment
- Influenza prevention program (annual vaccination or approved exemption)
- Equal employment opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
