Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - General Medicine and Observation
Cleveland Clinic
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 receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Medina Hospital's 3 South General Medicine Unit is a 32-bed unit that delivers care to patients with various needs and conditions, including pneumonia, diabetes, sepsis, bowel obstructions and many more. As Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you will assist RNs and physicians with daily basic care activities, reporting and other essential duties that keep the department running smoothly and efficiently. While on the job, you will receive endless growth opportunities to help you advance the Professional Ladder at Cleveland Clinic.
**A caregiver in this position works from 7:00AM - 7:30PM.**
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, point of care testing, dressing changes, 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 within 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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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