Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Pcna – Float Pool
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Vero Beach, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort and carry out nursing orders
- Transport patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher 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
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Nursing Program or previous hospital training
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification
- Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting