Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Telemetry
Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) for its 6 North/South Med/Surg and Telemetry Units. The units provide comprehensive care to adults 18 years of age or older with medical and surgical diagnoses. The PCNA works with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, warm, and healing environment and provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, career progression, and skills development through Cleveland Clinic.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or obtain it during the new-hire period.
- Nursing students must hold BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross before hire.
- Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting the specified levels of force.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification.
- For nursing students, completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited nursing school program may substitute for the required experience.
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weights; helping with personal care and activities of daily living; patient transfers and transport; pulse oximetry; point-of-care testing; dressing changes; applying external monitoring devices; and removing urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to an RN.
- Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
Benefits
- Opportunities for educational advancement, higher positions, and skills development courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
