Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on the Behavioral Health team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, coordinating with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment for patients. The Behavioral Health Center provides inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. The PCNA provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of an RN and reports abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions. The role is a day position from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday requirements. Cleveland Clinic offers opportunities for educational advancement, higher positions, and skills development courses.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Actively enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing.
- Recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification.
- Prior experience working in Behavioral Health.
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, and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
