Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

                    

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Job Title

Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

                     

Department

Weston Observation and Ext Recovery-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

G0371F

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

 

Sometimes, an Emergency Department visit is not long enough to understand issues and concerns patients present. Other times, they may need additional time/treatment to feel healthy again. The Clinical Decision Unit at Weston Hospital is a 24-bed unit that cares for these patients as staff decide if they can be discharged safely or need to be admitted. As a PCNA on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.   

 

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with rotating weekend requirements. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort and carry out nursing orders 

• Transport patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from the department/unit. 

• Conduct EKG and phlebotomy duties.  

• Attend to patient and family needs and problems.  

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing and hygiene. 

• Report pertinent information regarding patient condition to appropriate nursing staff. 

• Assist patients with tray set up and feeding.  

• Interact with the Food and Nutrition Services to maintain an adequate supply of nourishment for the patients. 

• Restock supplies daily and order supplies from Central Supply.  

• Document care provided in the medical record.  

• Collect and transport specimens.  

• Provide RNs/LPNs with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data, note changes from prior measurement and communicate accordingly.  

• Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.  

• Report patient needs to an RN/LPN immediately.  

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon 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: 

• Graduate of an approved Nursing Program or previous hospital training 

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification 

• Six months of expe