Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - PACU

ccf; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Weston, FL is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) for the PACU. You will join a team dedicated to post-anesthesia recovery, monitoring vitals, supporting patients, and coordinating with fellow caregivers.

This role offers evening and call shifts, with 1:00pm-11:30pm schedule, and opportunities for education advancement within a world-renowned health system. Prior CNA/BLS certification preferred, with a path to nursing career development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross upon or within new hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS before hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort and carry out nursing orders.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher.
• 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing student (in program) with BLS

Job description

Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - PACU

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Pacu-Weston Hospital

Job Code

G0371F

Shift

Evenings + Call

Schedule

1:00pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

After surgery, patients are taken to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), otherwise known as the recovery room. There, patients are monitored closely as their anesthesia wears off. During this time, nursing caregivers check and monitor heart rhythm, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and breathing. They will also inquire about patients' level of pain and provide medications as necessary. 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 evenings + on-call shifts from 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 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 confl