PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Cleveland Clinic • Colesville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-registered bed acute care, faith-based hospital and became the first regional hospital to become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System in 1995. This Magnet-recognized hospital maintains a strong commitment to the communities it serves through blending compassionate patient care with exceptional medical expertise. At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. Marymount Hospital’s team of surgeons, nurses and support caregivers are committed to an exceptional level of excellence. This team provides each patient with the highest quality surgical care in a supportive, healing environment. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) cares for post-surgical patients waiting for their anesthesia to wear off. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you will work with diverse populations of patients in numerous units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. 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 PRN (as needed) variable shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period. Nursing students must have prior to hire
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
• We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
• Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
• For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED