PCNA - Thoracic Surgery Stepdown

Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Thoracic Surgery Stepdown UnitJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family.

Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic's J5-2 Thoracic Surgery Stepdown Unit has a unique, exciting and fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.

J5-2 specializes in esophagectomies, thoracotomies, hiatal hernia repairs, bilateral lung volume reduction, open-heart surgery preparation and congenital chest abnormality repairs, conducts procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis and Claggett's Window dressing change, and treats patients for heart failure, chest pain and cardiac arrhythmias.

Nurses on this unit commonly use chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, Jejunostomy tubes with tube feeding, Jackson Pratt drains, and PCAs (patient-controlled analgesics).

A caregiver in this position works Days, from 7 : 00am-7 : 30pm.A caregiver who excels in this role will : Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.

Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers / transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.

Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.Assist with keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include : A high school diploma or GED.Nursing students : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you : Physical Requirements : Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination;

involves extensive standing and walking.Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.Personal Protective Equipment : Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer : Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities