Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Heart and Lung Transplant Unit

1w1 week ago

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, US · Full-time · $35,000 – $45,000

About this role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. The 24-bed step-down unit is dedicated to the specialized care of solid organ transplant patients, including heart and lung. Work alongside a passionate and dedicated team.

This unit cares for patients waiting for heart transplants on inotropic drips too unstable to wait at home. J82 also serves as a cardiac telemetry step down unit for cardiac medical patients. As a PCNA, coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients.

A caregiver in this role works Night Shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Receive endless support and appreciation. Build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. Excellent opportunity to start your nursing career. Work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Nursing students required to have BLS through AHA prior to hire
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered
Proficient in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN
Obtain vital signs and weight
Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living
Perform patient transfers and transport
Conduct pulse oximetry and point of care testing
Apply dressing changes and external monitoring devices
Remove 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