Patient Care Nursing Assistant – General Emergent Surgery and Trauma Unit

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is accepting applications for a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) in a fast-paced post-surgical unit. You will support admissions, transfers and discharges, provide direct patient care, and document activities in the EMR.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and evolving nursing skills in a respected healthcare system. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification at hire or within introductory period.
• Some computer knowledge and ability to document care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units, patient rooms and beds for admissions, transfers or emergencies.
• Provide and document assigned patient care (bathing, feeding, linens).
• Measure and record vitals (temp, pulse, BP, respirations, oxymeter).
• Assist with pre/post-operative care and patient positioning.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Perform hourly safety rounds and respond to patient needs.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and restock supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Basic computer skills

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Medical terminology

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

Akron General’s 52A Surgical Unit is a post-surgical unit that specializes in general surgeries, such as bariatric gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y, cholecystectomy, thyroidectomy, urostomy, and more. 52A is the primary trauma floor for patients not requiring intensive care, and these are high acuity patients coming from the PACU and ED who require close monitoring and mobilization. As a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will perform various tasks, ensuring patients receive frequent attention and observation as needed. This is a hands‑on role that requires a present, attentive and patient caregiver who is willing to learn new medical technologies and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. On this team, you will gain a wide variety of skills you can use in advanced positions or other departments.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Prepare units, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies.

• Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc.

• Take and document the patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight and height.

• Perform treatment procedures, such as venous blood draws, enemas, application of ice and heat packs, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, setting up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction and removing urinary Foley Catheters.

• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.

• Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge.

• Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly.

• Collect, properly label and transport specimens to proper area.

• Document patient care in the electronic medical record.

• Assist in keeping patient rooms in order, report equipment that is out of order, clean equipment and inventory and distribute unit linen and supplies.

• Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within new hire period

• Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

• One year of recent acute care experience OR military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)

Physical Requirements: Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities