Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Adult Telemetry/Stroke Care

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

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About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on the 23-bed Adult Telemetry/Stroke Unit at Mercy Hospital, caring for patients with varying neurological needs. Under the supervision of an RN, the PCNA helps provide patient care and works with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment. The unit offers opportunities to learn and strengthen nursing skills, including IVs, NGTs, cardiac drips, and stroke care.

This is a night position, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including 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 before hire.
• 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).
• Nursing students who have recently completed at least one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program.

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 or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED