PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Neuro Med/Surg

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive work environment

Balance school and work

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio is seeking a PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant to support neuro/medical unit staff and patients. You will assist with vital signs, ADLs, transfers, and monitoring under the guidance of an RN, helping create a welcoming healing environment.

The role offers flexible scheduling to balance school, life and work, with strong support from a renowned health system and opportunities for growth within the Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross or obtain during onboarding.
• Nursing students must have BLS before hire.
• Military medical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN promptly.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification / nursing student eligible

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 5M Neuro Med/Surg Unit is also a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Unit, so this team cares for many patients with varying neurological needs. This unit is a great place to learn and strengthen nursing skills, such as IVs, NGTs, cardiac drips and stroke care, and prepares you for a higher level of care, such as the ICU, CCU or ED. 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. This is an excellent opportunity for a nursing student as this is a PRN position that offers a flexible schedule and allows for a balance between school, work and life. Here, you will also have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.

A PRN caregiver in this position works variable days and hours, which may include weekends.

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 prior to 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.).