Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Post-Op Surgery
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, a Magnet Hospital recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in professional nursing practice. The role is on Parkview III Complex Medical Care, a collaborative, multidisciplinary unit that 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 fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment and provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The position offers opportunities for educational advancement, career progression, and skills development. The caregiver works days from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekend requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain certification during the new-hire period. Nursing students must have BLS certification through one of these organizations before hire.
- Nursing students may substitute one recently completed clinical rotation in an accredited nursing school program for the required experience.
- Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of moving and lifting patients, including full-body motion, manual finger dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking. Medium Work: exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
- 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, including taking vital signs and weight; 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, or 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, higher positions, and skills development courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
