Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Same Day Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant to support the Same Day Surgery Unit. You will aid with patient check-in, guide patients through the process, and communicate needs to the care team to improve flow and reduce stress.

This role offers a clear path for educational advancement and skills development within a supportive, caring environment at a world-class health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross required; if not held, must obtain during hire.
• Nursing students must have BLS; clinical rotation can substitute.
• Military HM/68W/4N0X1 experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision (vital signs, ADL support, transfers, etc.).
• Report abnormal findings to an RN.
• Keep rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Mercy Hospital’s Same Day Surgery Unit handles less complicated surgeries than those that require an overnight hospital stay. A high percentage of these patients have their surgery and go home the same day. The Same Day Surgery team is known for their close-knit team and enjoyable work environment. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. As one of the first people patients and families encounter, you will help set a calm and reassuring tone during what can be an anxious time. By assisting with check-in, guiding patients through the process and communicating needs to the care team, this position helps improve patient flow, reduce stress and ensure patients feel respected, informed and cared for from the moment they arrive.

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 position works days from 6:00AM – 2:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

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 - If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period
• Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.25

Maximum hourly: $24.95

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).