Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Cleveland Clinic•Medina, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its finest. Medina Hospital is recognized for delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. The hospital has been honored by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for its commitment to fostering a positive, empowering, and engaging work environment. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team dedicated to your growth and success. Medina Hospital’s 2 North Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializes in the care of cardiac and neurological patients who require close monitoring and advanced nursing interventions. Our dedicated team provides expert care for patients with complex medical conditions, including those recovering from cardiac events, stroke and other neurological disorders. As a PCNA on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. This position offers 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 or must obtain during your new hire period
Nursing students: required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through 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
Proficient in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an eighth-grade 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.