Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital’s 3100 Unit is a 16-bed cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical unit. It cares for patients needing extensive assistance with activities of daily living, including high-risk fall patients and patients with conditions or care needs such as pneumonia, failure to thrive, weakness, confusion, sepsis, PEG care, central lines, multiple antibiotic therapies, blood transfusions, IV push and limited cardiac drip titration medications, and tracheostomies. Many patients transfer from the MICU or SICU; the unit also occasionally cares for neuro overflow patients. The unit focuses on IV push, limited cardiac drips, and chest pain testing and monitoring. The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) provides hands-on care and frequent attention to help patients feel comfortable, supported, and safe during treatment. The role requires an attentive, empathetic caregiver who is willing to learn medical technologies and support patients through vulnerable moments. The position offers opportunities to develop skills applicable to advanced roles or other Cleveland Clinic departments. The caregiver works days, either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within the new-hire period.
Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of full-body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking.
Ability to perform medium work: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
One year of recent acute care experience, or military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).

Responsibilities

Prepare units, patient rooms, and beds for admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, and emergencies.
Provide and document assigned care, including bathing, changing or refreshing bed linens, dressing and undressing, and back rubs.
Measure and document patients’ temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, and height.
Perform treatment procedures, including venous blood draws, enemas, applying ice and heat packs and non-sterile compresses, skin preparation, setting up oxygen equipment, bed-scale weighing, setting up an overhead trapeze and Buck’s traction, and removing urinary Foley catheters.
Prepare patients for meals, assist with feeding when necessary, and distribute water and other nourishment according to patient needs and physician orders.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, including turning and positioning patients using proper body mechanics, applying or using special equipment, and safely ambulating patients as directed.
Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.
Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs, and respond promptly to call lights.
Collect, properly label, and transport specimens to the appropriate area.
Help keep patient rooms in order; report out-of-order equipment; clean equipment as assigned; complete mandatory inventory; and distribute unit linen and supplies.
Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs, and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.