Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. Duties may include activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output (I&O), 12-lead ECGs, bladder scans, hygiene, and venipuncture where applicable. The PCNA assists with patient data collection and reporting, maintains patient records in written and/or electronic formats, and facilitates communication and efficient unit operations. The role also supports orientation and training for newly hired PCNAs and other team members. Under the direction of the RN, the PCNA performs basic patient care tasks and assists with implementing the established plan of care. The PCNA follows evidence-based prevention guidelines, helps maintain a safe patient-room and unit environment, facilitates stocking and ordering patient-care supplies, and assists with unit communication. The position requires familiarity with wheelchairs, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient-care equipment specific to the assigned population. The PCNA must comply with organizational policies and standards and safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). Other duties may be assigned, and department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days. The position includes frequent physical activity and travel requirements of 10%25, as stated in the posting.

Requirements

High school equivalent or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to organize changing work assignments.
Flexibility.
Patient-focused approach.
Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn.
Basic computer data-entry skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with wheelchairs, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient-care equipment specific to the assigned population.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.
Basic patient-care skills.
One-year job stability.

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient-care tasks as delegated by the RN and assist with implementing the established plan of care under the RN’s direction.
Provide patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, intake and output, 12-lead ECGs, bladder scans, hygiene, and venipuncture where applicable.
Assist with patient data collection and reporting.
Maintain patient records in written and/or electronic formats.
Follow established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
Maintain a safe environment in patient rooms and on the unit.
Facilitate stocking and ordering supplies for patient care.
Assist with unit communication and efficient unit operations.
Orient newly hired PCNAs and act as a resource for onboarding and training new team members.
Comply with policies and standards and safely maintain Protected Health Information.
Perform other duties as assigned.