Patient Care Nurse Assistant - ICU

Cleveland Clinic • Grosse Pointe, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works in the 16-bed Intensive Care Unit at South Pointe Hospital, which cares for patients requiring advanced medical, surgical, and cardiac care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the PCNA assists with and provides direct patient care, with frequent patient contact that includes activities of daily living and ambulation assistance. The role calls for recognizing basic changes in patient status and being flexible and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The caregiver works alongside nurses and physicians and has an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting patient health outcomes. 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; candidates who do not hold certification must obtain it during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification upon hire.
• 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 RN supervision, including taking vital signs and weights; helping 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.

What This Job Offers

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