Neurological Institute: Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, which is expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor facility designed to support care for complex neurological conditions, including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke. Patient Care Nurse Assistants are being hired across a variety of shifts. In this role, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. The position offers opportunities for educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses, and may be a starting point for a nursing career in a supportive healthcare setting. Care is provided under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes supporting patients with clinical and personal care needs, reporting changes in their condition, and helping maintain clean and orderly patient rooms. The position requires substantial standing and walking, full-body movement to move and lift patients, and exertion consistent with Medium Work. Personal protective equipment is used as required by standard precautions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within the new-hire period.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) is considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting with personal care, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and removing urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Assist with keeping 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
