Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Clinical Decision Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works in Indian River Hospital’s 2E Clinical Decision Unit, which provides observation for patients while clinicians determine whether they need hospital admission or can safely return home. The PCNA coordinates with other caregivers to support a welcoming, healing environment and assists with patient care under nursing direction. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and hands-on experience with varied procedures and patient populations. The position is described as a night role. The posting lists a schedule of 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. and also states that caregivers work 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon or within the new-hire period.
- For nursing students, BLS certification is required before hire.
- Ability to perform physical work involving repositioning patients, lifting supplies, placing equipment or supports, and pushing beds; workloads exceeding 50 pounds require assistance.
- Ability to bend, move quickly through halls, stairways, and patient rooms during emergencies, and carry patients to safety in an evacuation.
- Visual and auditory skills to interpret environmental input and visually assess patients.
- Finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.
- Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritize multiple assignments, respond to numerous requests, collaborate with the healthcare team, resolve conflicts, maintain operational efficiency, problem-solve, make decisions, exercise self-control, and tolerate stress.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an approved nursing assistant program or previous hospital training.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort, and carry out nursing orders.
- Transport patients by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher from the department or unit.
- Conduct EKG and phlebotomy duties.
- Attend to patient and family needs and problems.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and hygiene.
- Report relevant information about patient condition to appropriate nursing staff.
- Assist patients with tray setup and feeding.
- Restock supplies daily and order supplies from Central Supply.
- Document care provided in the medical record.
- Collect and transport specimens.
- Provide RNs and LPNs with timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results, and other data; note changes from prior measurements and communicate them.
- Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.
- Report patient needs to an RN or LPN immediately.
- Assist with removing equipment, such as IV pumps, commodes, and PAS, in preparation for room cleaning.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
- Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
