Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Additional Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, 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 3E Additional Care Unit provides telemetry and medical services for various cardiac conditions. As a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. This position offers 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, gain extensive hands-on experience in various procedures and diverse populations, shadow with expert physicians and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting. A caregiver in this position works nights from 6:45PM – 7:15AM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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 activities of daily living, 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. Assist in the removal of equipment (e.g., IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period
Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required prior to hire

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved Program for Nursing Assistants or previous hospital training
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
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 activities of daily living, 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.
Assist in the removal of equipment (e.g., IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning.