PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Float Pool

Cleveland Clinic; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is seeking a PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant to support diverse patient needs in a fast-paced setting. You will assist with ADLs, monitoring, and mobility under supervision, contributing to high-quality care in a respected health system.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; nursing students may be hired with BLS, and military medical experience is considered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification is required or must be obtained during hire.
• Nursing students must have BLS upon hire.
• Military medical experience may be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs and mobility support.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to an RN.
• Maintain clean, orderly patient rooms and assist with transfers/transport.
• Support nursing staff in tasks to ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Ambulation assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing student: BLS required upon hire

Military experience (HM/68W/4N0X1) will be considered

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Medina Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 148-bed community-based hospital has been providing the communities in and around Medina County with top-quality patient care for over 75 years. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

In the Float Pool, you will work with diverse populations of patients in numerous units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will assist and provide direct patient care while supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN). This position involves heavy patient contact, including ADLs and ambulation assistance. A PCNA in this role should be familiar with identifying basic changes in patient status and have the ability to be flexible and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Here, you will have the chance to work alongside our nurses and physicians who are eager to teach, welcome new caregivers to the team and help them climb the professional ladder.

A PRN caregiver in this position works variable days and hours. Working 48 hours per 6-week period will be required.

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 required upon hire
• 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)

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: $20.75

Maximum hourly: $20.75

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.).