Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg and Telemetry
About The Position
The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on Euclid Hospital’s 20-bed Med/Surg and Telemetry Unit, which specializes in advanced telemetry and cares for adult and geriatric patients with a range of medical-surgical diagnoses. The unit also monitors patients who may be confused, at risk for falls, or in need of visual monitoring. The PCNA assists with and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves extensive patient contact, including assistance with activities of daily living and ambulation, and requires flexibility and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. The position is scheduled for days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; candidates without certification must obtain it during the new-hire period.
- Nursing students must have BLS certification upon 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).
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
- Obtain vital signs and weights; assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
- Assist with patient transfers and transportation.
- Perform pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing.
- Assist with dressing changes, apply external monitoring devices, and remove 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
