Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Surgical ICU (SICU) and Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to work in its combined Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). The unit cares for critically ill patients after surgery, particularly patients with cardiovascular, thoracic, or vascular conditions, and provides perioperative management, care for postoperative complications, and specialized intensive care. The PCNA coordinates with other caregivers to help create a welcoming, healing environment and supports patient comfort and care. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skill development, and career progression. The schedule is nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday requirements. The PCNA assists nursing caregivers and carries out nursing orders; provides activities-of-daily-living support; gathers and communicates patient information; performs EKG and phlebotomy duties; documents care; transports patients and specimens; and helps maintain supplies and patient rooms. The position requires substantial physical activity, including repositioning patients, moving beds and equipment, and responding quickly to emergencies. Caregivers must use required personal protective equipment and follow standard precautions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within the new-hire period.
For nursing students, BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross is required before hire.
Ability to perform physical work not exceeding 50 pounds independently; assistance is required for workloads exceeding 50 pounds.
Ability to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.
Ability to bend to perform duties such as checking chest tube drainage and urine output.
Ability to maneuver quickly through halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to emergencies.
Visual and auditory skills to interpret environmental input and visually assess patients and implement a plan of care.
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, and respond to numerous requests.
Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and work collaboratively with department leadership, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Ability to problem-solve, make decisions, ensure operational efficiency, exercise self-control, and tolerate stress when handling multiple or conflicting demands.
Compliance with the employer's influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Successful completion of controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved nursing assistant program or previous hospital training.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Customer service, rehabilitation, or prior retail experience.

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, toileting, and hygiene.
Report pertinent information regarding 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/LPNs with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results, and other data; note changes from prior measurements and communicate accordingly.
Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.
Report patient needs to an RN/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.