Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
The 5100 Post-Op, Urology, Gynecology, Oncology and Plastics Unit supports a diverse population presenting numerous conditions, disorders and symptoms. As a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will perform various tasks, ensuring patients receive frequent attention and feel comfortable, supported, and safe throughout treatment. This is a hands-on role that requires a present, attentive and empathetic caregiver who is willing to learn new medical technologies and support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments. On this unit, you will gain a wide variety of skills you can use in advanced positions or other departments within the Cleveland Clinic system.
A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Prepare units, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies.
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Provide and document assigned care, such as bathing, changing/refreshing bed linens, dressing/undressing, feeding, etc.
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Take and document the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight and height.
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Perform treatment procedures, such as venous blood draws, enemas, application of ice and heat packs, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, setting up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction and removing urinary Foley Catheters.
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Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.
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Prepare patients for meals, assist in feeding patient if necessary, and distribute water and other nourishment according to patient needs in compliance with physician orders
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Provide post-mortem care and transport of body in a safe, precise manner
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Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer and discharge.
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Perform hourly safety rounds, anticipate patient needs and respond to patient call lights promptly.
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Collect, properly label and transport specimens to proper area.
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Document patient care in the electronic medical record.
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Assist in keeping patient rooms in order, report equipment that is out of order, clean equipment and inventory and distribute unit linen and supplies.
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Complete ongoing competency requirements, education programs and mandatory training to maintain certification and/or licensure.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within new hire period
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Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
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One year of recent acute care experience OR military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $20.75
Maximum hourly: $20.75
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
