Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic•Avon, IN

8d•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 Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Avon Hospital's 3rd Floor Complex Medical Care unit provides care for cardiac, respiratory, wound care, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal and post-operative patients. As a PCNA on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting. This position supports professional growth through a clinical ladder, shared governance, and committee involvement. Caregivers are encouraged to pursue certifications, attend conferences and serve as champions for falls, stroke and hand hygiene. Opportunities include enterprise mentorship programs, tuition reimbursement for RN degrees and support for STNA license maintenance. A caregiver in this role works nights from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

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) 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.