Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) works on Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s 3100 Unit, a 16-bed cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical unit. The unit cares for patients needing extensive assistance with activities of daily living and patients with conditions and care needs including high fall risk, pneumonia, failure to thrive, weakness, confusion, sepsis, PEG care, central lines, multiple antibiotic therapies, blood transfusions, IV push medications, limited cardiac drips, tracheostomies, and chest pain testing and monitoring. Some patients transfer from the MICU/SICU, and the unit occasionally receives neuro overflow patients. The PCNA provides hands-on support to help patients feel comfortable, supported, and safe during treatment. The role involves frequent patient attention, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, and learning medical technologies. The position is scheduled for evenings, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 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.

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 bed linens, dressing and undressing, and back rubs.
Measure and document temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, and height.
Perform treatment procedures such as venous blood draws, enemas, applying ice and heat packs and non-sterile compresses, skin preparation, setting up oxygen equipment, obtaining bed-scale weights, setting up an overhead trapeze and Buck’s traction, and removing urinary Foley catheters.
Prepare patients for meals; assist with feeding when needed; 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 assisting with ambulation as directed and prescribed.
Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.
Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs, and respond promptly to call lights.
Collect, label, and transport specimens to the proper area.
Keep patient rooms in order; report malfunctioning equipment; clean equipment as assigned; and complete mandatory inventory and distribution of unit linens and supplies.
Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs, and mandatory training to maintain certification or licensure.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.