Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Stroke Care

Cleveland Clinic • Great Barrington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on Parkview Terrace, a 36-bed complex medical care, stroke care, and epilepsy monitoring unit at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. The PCNA provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of an RN and works with other caregivers to support a welcoming, healing environment. The position offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and career progression. The schedule is nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Caregivers follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or obtain certification during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross before hire.
• Nursing students who have recently completed at least one clinical rotation as part of 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).
• Prior healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight; assisting with personal care and activities of daily living; patient transfers and transport; pulse oximetry and 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