Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Progressive Coronary Care Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works in Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital’s Progressive Coronary Care Unit, a telemetry unit caring for cardiac patients. The unit’s care includes a special emphasis on cardiothoracic surgery, dysrhythmia management, telemetry monitoring, and heart failure. The PCNA coordinates with other caregivers to help create a welcoming, healing environment for patients and provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and progression to higher positions. The schedule is days, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. The role involves extensive standing and walking, full-body movement to move and lift patients, and manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination. It is classified as Medium Work, involving exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Personal protective equipment is used as required under standard precautions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain it during the new-hire period. Nursing students must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross before hire.
- Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
- Nursing students who have recently completed at least one clinical rotation in an accredited nursing school program may use that rotation in place of the required experience.
- 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.
- Take vital signs and weights; assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living; and assist with patient transfers and transport.
- Perform pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing, complete dressing changes, apply external monitoring devices, and remove urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
- Coordinate with fellow caregivers to support a welcoming, healing environment for patients.
Benefits
- Educational advancement opportunities.
- Skills development courses.
- Opportunities to pursue higher positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
