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Job Title
Indian River In-person Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) Hiring Event April 15th
Location
Vero Beach
Facility
CC Indian River
Department
Job Code
G0371F
Shift
Days
Schedule
12:00am-12:00am
Job Summary
Indian River In-person Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) Hiring Event April 15th from 1pm-3:30pm
Multiple shifts available
Performs duties to promote patient comfort and provides assistance to the nursing staff as a part of the patient care team. Transports patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from the department and nursing units under the direct supervision of an RN. Functions as a certified Nurse Assistant to promote patient comfort for all classification of patients including adolescents; young adults; middle adults; and the elderly. Assists nursing staff as directed. Conducts EKG and phlebotomy responsibilities when directed.
Job Details
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 hygiene needs.
- Report all pertinent information regarding patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff.
- Assist in providing patients with nutritional needs as per physician order.
- 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.
- Restock necessary supplies on a daily basis and as needed.
- Maintain orderliness and appearance of the unit by keeping work area clean and tidy.
- Order supplies from Central Supply to keep the par levels with an acceptable range.
- Transport patients on stretchers and beds in accordance with required safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Respond to call lights within a maximum of FIVE minutes or communicate inability to do so to assure the response target is met.
- Report patient needs to RN/LPN immediately.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistants Program or previous hospital training
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
- 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.
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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