Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Surgical ICU (SICU) and Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers, providing patient-centered healthcare in a supportive environment. The combined Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) cares for critically ill patients following surgery, particularly those with cardiovascular, thoracic, or vascular conditions, as well as patients with perioperative management needs, post-operative complications, and other specialized intensive care needs. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you will work with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment for patients. Cleveland Clinic offers opportunities for educational advancement, career progression, and skills development courses. This position works days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday requirements. The role involves direct patient care and collaboration with nursing staff. Physical work includes tasks not exceeding 50 pounds without assistance; workloads exceeding 50 pounds require assistance. The position also requires compliance with standard precautions and use of 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 upon hire or within the new-hire period.
Nursing students must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross before hire.
Ability to perform physical work not exceeding 50 pounds; assistance is required for workloads exceeding 50 pounds.
Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritize multiple assignments and projects, and respond to numerous requests.
Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and work collaboratively with the department director, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Ability to support operational efficiency, problem-solve, and make decisions.
Ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when handling multiple requests or conflicting demands.
Ability to visually assess patients and implement the plan of care.
Finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved nursing assistant program or previous hospital training.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Customer service, rehabilitation, or prior retail experience.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort, and carry out nursing orders.
Transport patients by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher from the department or unit.
Conduct EKG and phlebotomy duties.
Attend to patient and family needs and problems.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, toileting, and hygiene.
Report relevant information about patient condition to appropriate nursing staff.
Assist patients with tray setup and feeding.
Restock supplies daily and order supplies from Central Supply.
Document care provided in the medical record.
Collect and transport specimens.
Provide RNs/LPNs with accurate, timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results, and other data; note changes from prior measurements and communicate accordingly.
Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.
Report patient needs to an RN/LPN immediately.
Assist with removing equipment, such as IV pumps, commodes, and PAS, in preparation for room cleaning.
Pull up or reposition patients in bed; lift supplies; place equipment or supports; and push beds throughout the hospital.
Bend to perform duties such as checking chest tube drainage and urine output.
Maneuver quickly through halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
Use visual and auditory skills to interpret environmental input and visually assess patients and implement the plan of care.
Use finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.