About the Role
Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) for the 3 South-Medina Hospital unit. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start a nursing career in a supportive healthcare setting, with opportunities for educational advancement and skills development. The PCNA will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming and healing environment for patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
- Assist with vital signs, weight, 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 patient conditions to an RN.
- Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross or must obtain during new hire period.
- Nursing students must have BLS through AHA or American Red Cross prior to hire.
- Nursing students who have completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
- Proficient in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
- 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.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Must comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption.
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Point of care testing
- Dressing changes
- Urinary catheter removal
- Communication with RNs
- Room cleanliness
Location
- Medina, Ohio
Work Type
- Nights
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Nursing students with completed clinical rotation
Benefits
- Opportunities for educational advancement
- Skills development courses
About the Company
- Cleveland Clinic Health System is a world-class healthcare provider committed to excellence, innovation, and transforming the patient experience.
- Medina Hospital is recognized for delivering safe, patient-centered care and fostering a positive, empowering work environment.
- Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center integrating clinical care, research, and education.
- Founded in 1921, Cleveland Clinic has pioneered medical breakthroughs and is consistently named one of the nation's best hospitals.
- With 70,800 employees worldwide across 140 medical specialties, Cleveland Clinic operates 19 hospitals and over 220 outpatient facilities globally.
Equal Opportunity
- The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment.
- Decisions concerning employment, transfers, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
