Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. 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.
The J53 nursing unit is one of five Cardiovascular Stepdown Units at Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus. Cardiovascular Telemetry Units - J51, J53, J61, J62, and J63 are 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry units specializing in post-open heart, surgical, and ventricular assist device patients. The units are fast-paced and provide excellent opportunities in nursing growth and development with the ability to care for patients undergoing innovative procedures. Patient population includes post heart surgery patients such as: • Coronary artery bypass surgery • Minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery • Ventricular assist devices • Valve replacement or repair • Other procedures, such as maze procedure, endarterectomy, aneurysm repair A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00am—7:30pm.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
• Nursing students: required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) OR Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

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