Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Post-Op Surgery
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on Fairview Hospital’s Parkview III Complex Medical Care unit, which primarily cares for post-operative patients, including those recovering from orthopaedic, spine, low-risk bariatric, urology, vascular, colorectal, and general surgeries. The unit also cares for other surgical and trauma patients. The PCNA works with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to help create a welcoming, healing environment for patients and provides or assists with patient care under RN supervision. The position works days from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday requirements. Cleveland Clinic offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development courses, and career progression.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or obtain it during the new-hire period.
- Nursing students must have BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross before hire.
- Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weights; assisting with personal care and activities of daily living; patient transfers and transport; pulse oximetry; point-of-care testing; dressing changes; applying external monitoring devices; and removing urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Benefits
- Opportunities for educational advancement.
- Skills development courses.
- Opportunities to pursue higher positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
