Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Clinical Decision Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works in Mercy Hospital’s 28-bed Medical/Surgical Unit, also known as the Clinical Decision Unit, which provides care to telemetry and observation patients. The unit is typically fast-paced and uses non-invasive methods to assess, diagnose, and treat medical concerns. The PCNA coordinates with other caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment and works under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes hourly rounding, fall-risk assessment, documenting input and output, and supporting patient care. Cleveland Clinic offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and progression to higher positions. The schedule details in the posting conflict: the job listing states days, 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m., while the job details describe days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; candidates without certification must obtain it during the new-hire period.
- Nursing students must have BLS certification upon hire through the AHA or American Red Cross.
- 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 the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weights; 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 and changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
- Participate in hourly rounding, assess fall risks, and document patient input and output.
- Coordinate with fellow caregivers to help create a welcoming, healing environment for patients.
Benefits
- Opportunities for educational advancement, skills development courses, and progression to higher positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
