PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Cardiac Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Mercy Hospital’s 32-bed 9M Cardiac Stepdown Unit cares for stroke and cardiac patients who have been transferred or directly admitted as well as patients coming from the Cardiovascular Surgical Care Unit (CVSCU). As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting. We realize that flexibility is essential for many caregivers today. That’s why we offer a variety of PRN shift options, including staggered start times, flexible shift lengths, and specialized assignments to fit your lifestyle. We’re proud to welcome you into our caregiver family and are committed to providing the flexibility you need, no matter what life brings. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts. You must work a minimum of 64 hours in the summer months.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period. Nursing students must have prior to hire
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation 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. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED