Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

ccf; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center, part of Cleveland Clinic Health System, seeks a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to join the operating room support team. You will collaborate with caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment, supporting patients from admission through discharge and pursuing education and skills development opportunities.

Shifts run days, with schedules from 7:00 am–3:30 pm or 8:00 am–4:30 pm, including weekends and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within the new hire period.
• Nursing students: BLS certification prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff, promote patient comfort and follow nursing orders.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher.
• Perform EKG and phlebotomy duties.
• Attend to patient and family needs and problems.
• Assist with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene).
• Document care provided in the medical record.
• Report patient condition changes to RN/LPN promptly.
• Restock supplies and order from Central Supply.
• Provide intake/output data and vital signs to nursing staff.
• Respond to call lights within five minutes.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Medical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Nursing students: BLS before hire

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

Location

Coral Springs

Facility

Coral Springs FHC Surgery Center

Department

Operating Room Acc-Weston Hospital

Job Code

G0371F

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center provides patients with convenient access to the same world-class care provided at Cleveland Clinic's regional hospitals. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging and more. As a caregiver on our team, you will experience endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Job Details

As a Patient Care Nurse 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 and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements.

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, toileting 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 (I.e. IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• The position requires a considerate amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.
• The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties such as check chest tube drainage, check urine output, etc.
• The individual must be able to quickly maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
• Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills.
• In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.

Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.

Special Demands: Essential Sensory requirement - ability to visually assess patients and implement plan of care.

Essential Technical/Motor Skill - finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination are necessary when charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipme