Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

University Hospitals Pain Management; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) to support RNs by performing essential patient care tasks and clerical duties. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, ECG, hygiene, and assisting with data collection and documentation.

You will help maintain a safe environment, facilitate unit operations, and participate in onboarding and training new staff while adhering to PHI privacy and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists in implementing the plan of care.
• Demonstrates compassion in interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Adheres to evidence-based guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the RN's direction, in the plan of care.
• Maintains patient safety and promotes a clean, safe environment.
• Assists with unit communication and stocking of supplies.
• Onboards and trains new PCNAs and other team members.
• Complies with all policies and PHI requirements.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs

I&O

ECG

Venipuncture

PHI handling

Patient care equipment

Onboarding training

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. PCNAs perform duties including, but not limited to: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture (where applicable). Familiarity with using: Wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population. Assists with patient data collection and reporting. Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format). Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations. Orients newly hired PCNAs.

What You Will Do

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care.


• Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.


• Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes. (15%)


• Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.


• Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.


• Assists with unit communication.


• Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.


• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.


• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.