Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

Cleveland Clinic • Garfield Heights, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment. Marymount Hospital is home to various units that our caregivers treat patients in. Some of these specialized units include Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical Neuro, and Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Observation Units. Having various specialized units not only allows for Cleveland Clinic to care for even more patients, but also allows our caregivers to choose which specialty they would like to work in. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), your primary duties will include providing or assisting with basic patient care under the supervision of an RN, reporting abnormal findings and changes in patients’ condition and keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly. This is an excellent opportunity to receive hands-on experience while providing exceptional care to our patients, ensuring the best health outcomes. A caregiver in this position works day full-time variable shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross within new hire period
• Nursing students must obtain prior to hire
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high 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.

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