Patient Care Nurse Assistant- Stroke Physical Rehabilitation Day/Eve

Metro Health Foundation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Nurse Assistant to join their Inpatient Stroke Physical Rehab Unit. This role involves providing essential support to patients recovering from strokes, ensuring their comfort and well-being while assisting with personal hygiene and monitoring vital signs. The facility is renowned for its patient-centered care and commitment to addressing healthcare disparities. Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous learning. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Certification Incentives

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan (OPERS)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification needed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, eating, and drinking.
• Monitor vital signs and perform basic ECG and phlebotomy.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic ECG

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute- Old Brooklyn

Bi-weekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 7a-3:30p/ 7a-7:30p/ 3p-11:30p; Rotating Weekends & Holidays

For nearly two centuries, MetroHealth’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, The MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute is at the forefront of research to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities. Our Inpatient Rehabilitation facility is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best in Ohio and the nation while delivering premier care for complicated orthopedics cases, stroke, spinal cord, and traumatic brain injuries. In addition, MetroHealth has been designated a Spinal Cord Injury Model System by the National Institutes of Health, one of only 18 such centers nationally.

Join our Inpatient Stroke Physical Rehab Unit, 5N!

Primary Patient Population:

• Stroke Rehabilitation

Primary skills utilized/learned:

• Assisting patients with all aspects of personal hygiene, eating & drinking
• Answering call lights & taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, and other parameters as instructed).
• Performing/transmitting basic ECG and phlebotomy.

Personnel PCNA will work with:

• RNs, LPNs, Nurse Interns, Providers, Social Workers/Case Management, Respiratory Therapy, PT/OT, Speech Therapy, Art & Music Therapy, Dieticians.

Number of beds on unit:

• 14 beds

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Ability to work in a team environment while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, initiative, and effectively problem-solving skills.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered in good standing as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Nurse Aide Registry (NOTE: Maintaining ODH Registry status as an STNA is optional after employment in this position).
• 1 year of experience as a Patient Care Nurse Assistant in a hospital.