Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg and Medical Diabetes
About The Position
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Indian River Hospital’s 4 South Medical Diabetes Unit is primarily a med/surg unit that also provides care to patients with an insulin drip. As a PCNA on the team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing, and warm environment for patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking to start their nursing career at Cleveland Clinic and work in a supportive and caring environment. A caregiver in this position works days from 6:45AM – 7:15PM, with weekend requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within new hire period
- Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an approved program for nursing assistants or previous hospital training
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort and carry out nursing orders.
- Transport patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher from the department/unit.
- Conduct EKG and phlebotomy duties.
- Attend to patient and family needs and problems.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing and hygiene.
- Report pertinent information regarding patient condition to appropriate nursing staff.
- Assist patients with tray set up and feeding.
- Restock supplies daily and order supplies from Central Supply.
- Document care provided in the medical record.
- Collect and transport specimens.
- Provide RNs/LPNs with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data, note changes from prior measurement and communicate accordingly.
- Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.
- Report patient needs to an RN/LPN immediately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
