Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Acute Care Orthopedic Surgery and Ortho Trauma

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

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About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Akron General, we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. As a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) in the Acute Care Orthopedic Surgery and Ortho Trauma unit, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, providing and receiving support and appreciation while creating steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, treating our patients as family. The 52B Orthopaedic/Surgical Unit specializes in knee and hip replacement, shoulder, ankle, and spinal surgeries, requiring immediate and frequent mobilization to decrease hospital length of stay and post-surgical complications. In this role, you will play an integral part in ensuring patients receive the best treatment possible in a welcoming and hands-on environment that encourages education, mutual support, and teamwork.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or during new hire period.
• Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
• One year of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfer, or emergencies.
• Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc.
• Take and document the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, and height.
• Perform treatment procedures, such as venous blood draws, enemas, application of ice and heat packs, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, setting up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment, and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.
• Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs, and respond to patient call lights promptly.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs, and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED