Patient Care Support Nurse (PCNA) - Observation Unit

Cleveland Clinic; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate Patient Care Nurse Assistants to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to patients during their stay, including assistance with daily living activities and monitoring vital signs. You will work closely with a dedicated nursing team, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs and personal care.
• Report changes in patient conditions to RN.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and experience world-class, state-of-the-art healthcare at its best. Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Hillcrest Hospital's Observation Unit provides care for adult patients who require expedited evaluation to determine the appropriate inpatient or outpatient intervention. Rapid, focused assessments are designed to maximize patient outcomes and expectations. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you will help with daily living activities, bedside assistance and education under the guidance of an RN. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the nursing team and Stroke Program Coordinator, who directly provides expertise nursing guidance at the bedside. Your role can make a lasting impression on the patients you encounter.

**A caregiver in this position works nights from 6:30PM - 7:00AM.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as checking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, coordinating patient transfers/transport, point of care testing, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheters.

+ 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) before or during new hire period

+ Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination

+ 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 in excess of those for Light Work

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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