Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Telemetry
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. On our newly renovated Sixth Floor Complex Medical Care/Telemetry Unit, you will be caring for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, such as heart failure and COPD. With such variety, no two days are the same, but you will be surrounded every day by a team of long-standing nurses who welcome you with open arms. As a PCNA on this team, you will work collaboratively with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and compassionate environment for patients. This position provides opportunities for educational advancement, career growth and participation in skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. It is an excellent opportunity to begin your nursing career in a supportive and caring healthcare setting. A caregiver in this role works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- A 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 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
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Home health care or dialysis experience
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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
