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University Hospitals lists this Patient Care Nurse Assistant opportunity in beachwood, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in your community's health? As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you'll be essential in offering compassionate care and support to patients. University Hospitals is looking for dedicated and passionate team members to fill variable shifts (ex: Nights, Rotating Day/Night, Days) PCNA positions. Units may include: ICU, Step Down, Med/Surg, Emergency Department, PACU Day Shift-7:00a-7:00p, Night Shift-7:00p-7:00a. Benefits Made For You include: Free parking for regular status caregivers Day 1: Medical / Dental / Vision Retirement and pension plans Employee Rewards Program Career advancement through our Career Ladder Program. A Brief Overview: The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. PCNAs perform duties including, but not limited to: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture (where applicable). Familiarity with using: Wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population. Assists with patient data collection and reporting. Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format). Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations. Orients newly hired PCNAs.
Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care. Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers. Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes. Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit. Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care. Assists with unit communication. Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education: High School Equivalent / GED (Required) Work Experience: Experience in a hospital setting (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Basic patient care skills. Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. Able to organize changing work assignments. Flexibility. Patient focused. Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. One-year job stability. Basic computer data entry skills. Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days) Physical Demands: Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements: 10%
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Beachwood Work Locations: 3999 Richmond Road 3999 Richmond Road Beachwood 44122 Job: Nursing Assistant Organization: Ahuja_Medical_Center Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular - Shift Variable Job Type: Standard Job Level: Entry Level Travel: No Remote Work: No
Worksite address
beachwood, OH, 44122, US
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