Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center (ADRC)
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works with the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center (ADRC) at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, which evaluates and treats individuals with alcohol and drug dependency. The interdisciplinary ADRC team includes board-certified psychiatrists, licensed registered nurses, and certified counselors and provides compassionate, evidence-based care guided by a 12-step philosophy. The PCNA provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. This position works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within the new-hire period.
- Nursing students must have BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross before hire.
- Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at a minimum junior-high level, as scored on the employment assessment.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
- For nursing students, completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including vital signs, weight, personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers and transport, pulse oximetry, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and inserting or removing urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or 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
