Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Oncology/Palliative Unit

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on Hillcrest Hospital’s 3 Seidman Oncology/Palliative Unit, which provides medical, neurological, and telemetry care to inpatient and observation patients with cancer, undergoing cancer or related treatments, or with other related diagnoses. Under the supervision of an RN, the PCNA provides or assists with basic direct patient care. The role works nights from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Obtain 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.
• Physical ability to move and lift patients, with full body motion, manual finger dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination; extensive standing and walking are required.
• Ability to perform medium work: exert 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
• For nursing students, completion of at least one clinical rotation in 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 taking vital signs and weights; 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 inserting or removing urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

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