Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) – Internal Medicine/Telemetry

                    

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Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) – Internal Medicine/Telemetry

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

H81 Internal Med Telemetry-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

G10006

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. 

 

Caregivers on our H81 Internal Medicine Telemetry Unit care for adult patients with complex multi-system failure issues, such as congestive heart failure and sepsis, or require ongoing cardiac monitoring. This unit also has a closed observation pod, where caregivers look after patients who need an extra level of care. 

 

A caregiver in this position works nights, 7:00pm – 7:30am.  

 

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:  

• A high school diploma or GED.  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross  

• 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.

                       

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