Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic • Medina, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on the 4 South, a 27-bed Medical/Surgical unit at Medina Hospital. The unit cares for patients with a diverse range of acute and chronic conditions, including pneumonia, diabetes, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, cellulitis and wounds, COPD exacerbation, kidney stones, bowel obstructions, and complications related to cancer.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the PCNA assists with and provides direct patient care. The role involves substantial patient contact, including assistance with activities of daily living and ambulation. The PCNA should be able to identify basic changes in patient status and adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment. The position works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; if not already certified, obtain certification during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Assist with vital signs, weight measurement, 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, or emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED