Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

Overview

Job Description - Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) (250009JN)

Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - ( 250009JN )

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 Hospital Geauga Medical Center are looking for dedicated and passionate team members to fill variable shifts (ex: Nights, Days, Evenings). Available units include: Ortho ICU, Psych, Float Pool & Med/Surg.

Benefits Made For You include:

• Competitive salary + up to an additional $1.25 per hour for NIGHT shift!
• Up to a $1000 Sign-on bonus for NIGHT shift!
• Free parking!
• Retirement and pension plans
• Employee Rewards Program
• Career advancement through our Career Ladder Program

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education, Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Education : High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Work Experience : Experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
  • Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency)
  • Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
  • Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
  • Flexibility. (Required proficiency)
  • Patient focused. (Required proficiency)
  • Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency)
  • One-year job stability. (Preferred proficiency)
  • Basic computer data entry skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. (Required proficiency)

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%