Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Unit

Cleveland Clinic•Slaton, TX

3d•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 Cardiovascular Surgery Unit (CVU) provides care to post-open heart surgery patients. With their exceptional patient care, this unit has low readmission rates, low falls and high patient satisfaction ratings. The CVU is an inclusive unit known for their integrity, empathy and longevity. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients and their families. This role improves patient care and the overall patient experience by providing direct support with activities of daily living, answering call lights, assisting with comfort measures and serving as an important communication link between the patient and RN. Caregivers stay in this role because of the supportive team culture, meaningful patient interactions and opportunities for professional development. Here, you will find 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period
Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 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)
Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program

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.