What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCNA - Float Pool position at Cleveland Clinic?
PRN PCNA – Float Pool
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 metro area and Florida. 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.
In the Float Pool, you will work with diverse populations of patients in numerous units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking to start their nursing career at Cleveland Clinic and work in a supportive and caring environment. This PRN position offers a flexible schedule that allows for a balance between school, work and life.
A caregiver in this position works day/evening/night/weekend shifts from 7:00am – 7:30pm or 7:00pm – 7:30am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Assist nursing caregivers and carry out nursing orders.
Transport patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from the department and/or unit.
Function as a Certified Nurse Assistant to promote patient comfort.
Conduct EKGs and phlebotomy responsibilities.
Provide RNs/LPNs with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data.
Attend to patient and family needs and problems.
Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do to, ensuring the response target is met.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing and hygiene.
Document care provided in the medical record, report all pertinent information regarding patient condition, note and communicate changes, and report patient needs to the primary nurse or supervisor.
Assist with patient nutritional needs, such as tray setup, feeding, hygiene, toileting and linen changes.
Restock necessary supplies on a daily basis and order supplies.
Collect and transport specimens.
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).
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an approved nursing program or previous hospital training.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
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Physical Requirements:
- The position requires a considerate amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds.
- Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
- The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.
- The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties such as check chest tube drainage, check urine output, etc.
- The individual must be able to quickly maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
- Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.
- Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
- Special Demands: Essential Sensory requirement - ability to visually assess patients and implement plan of care. Essential Technical/Motor Skill - finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination are necessary when charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
