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Job TitlePatient Care Nursing Assistant
LocationWeston
FacilityFlorida Weston Hospital
DepartmentMed Surg 3Rd Floor-Weston Hospital
Job CodeG0371F
ShiftDays
Schedule7:00am-7:30pm
Job Summary
Job DetailsJoin 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.Weston Hospital’s 3rd Floor Med/Surg unit is looking to add a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to their collaborative and supportive team of caregivers As PCNA on this team, you are often the first point of contact for patients, so customer service skills and compassion are essential. In this position, you will have numerous opportunities to explore skill and educational resources and explore advanced positions within the Cleveland Clinic enterprise.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 7:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Attend to patient and family's immediate needs and problems by acknowledging and providing required attention. Assist the patient with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing and maintaining hygiene. Carry out nursing orders and report all pertinent information regarding patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff. Interact with the Food and Nutrition Services to maintain an adequate supply of nourishment for the patients. Provide patients with hygiene, nutritional needs, ambulation, toileting and linen changes. Maintain orderliness and appearance of the unit, order supplies from Central Supply as needed and restock necessary supplies. Transport patients on stretchers and beds. Document care provided on the medical record as appropriate. Interact with the Environmental Department to ensure an adequate supply of clean linen or daily patient care. Collect and transport specimens as directed and in accordance with hospital policy. Provide RN/LPN with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data as assigned. Notes changes from prior measurement and communicates accordingly. Respond to call lights within a maximum of FIVE minutes or communicate inability to do so to assure the response target is met and report patient needs to RN/LPN immediately. Assist in the removal of equipment (I.e. IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning. Conduct EKG and phlebotomy responsibilities when directed.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma/GED Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistants Program Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire periodPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification Hospital training Six months of acute care in a hospital setting experienceOur caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
Pulling up or repositioning patients in bed, lifting supplies, placing equipment or supports, and pushing beds throughout the hospitalBending over to perform certain duties, such as checking chest tube drainage, urine output, etc.Maneuvering throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergenciesVisual and auditory skillsHeavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety in the event of an emergencyAbility to visually assess patients and implement plan of careFinger dexterity and eye/hand coordination for charting, using equipment and providing direct patient carePersonal Protective Equipment:
Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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