Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

4d•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 our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Indian River Hospital treats patients with post-operative management needs or complications. 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 an excellent introduction to a nursing career and the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days varying from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday 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

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistants Program or previous hospital training
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting

Responsibilities

Attend to patient and family's immediate needs and problems by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Assist the patient with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing and hygiene needs.
Report all pertinent information regarding patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff.
Assist in providing patients with nutritional needs as per physician order.
Interact with the Food and Nutrition Services to maintain an adequate supply of nourishment for the patients.
Provide patients with hygiene, nutritional needs, ambulation, toileting and linen changes.
Restock necessary supplies on a daily basis and as needed.
Maintain orderliness and appearance of the unit by keeping work area clean and tidy.
Order supplies from Central Supply to keep the par levels with an acceptable range.
Transport patients on stretchers and beds in accordance with required safety guidelines.
Document care provided on the medical record as appropriate.
Interact with the Environmental Department to ensure an adequate supply of clean linen or daily patient care.
Collect and transport specimens as directed and in accordance with hospital policy.
Provide RN/LPN with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data as assigned.
Respond to call lights within a maximum of FIVE minutes or communicate inability to do so to assure the response target is met.
Report patient needs to RN/LPN immediately.