What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiac Stepdown position at Cleveland Clinic?
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 receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Mercy Hospital’s 9M Cardiac Stepdown Unit primarily cares for patients who require a higher level of care than a traditional surgical unit. On this team, you will find a unique culture where organization, mutual support and encouragement are integral to efficient and excellent patient care. This role offers a great learning opportunity for PCNAs who want to work in CCU/CVU or Critical Care.
A caregiver in this position works rotating days/evenings from 6:00AM - 2:30PM and 2:00PM - 10:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, coordinating patient transfers/transport, 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
- Proficiency in applied mathematics
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification
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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
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
