Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown
About The Position
The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) provides compassionate, hands-on patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), supporting a safe and healing environment through skills validated by training and competency assessments. The position is on J81, a 25-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit specializing in care for cardiology stepdown and medical/surgical patients. The unit provides high-acuity, specialized care for a diverse cardiac patient population, including patients with acute myocardial infarction, post-cardiac interventions, chronic heart failure, and complex dysrhythmias. It also supports medical-surgical overflow and offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The position works days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with a required weekend and holiday rotation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. If not already held, certification must be obtained during the new-hire period.
- Nursing students must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- 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, including vital signs, weights, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
