JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS
Description
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. At University Hospitals, this is more than just our mission. These words embody the opportunities available to the many world-class doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and support staff that choose to join UH and Be the Difference.
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.
An Out-Patient PCNA will rotate between clinical tasks (rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures, ect) and administrative tasks (patient check in / out, appointment scheduling, payment collection, verifying patient information, ect).
A UH Timeshare office has a variety of providers from multiple specialties that staff assist. This position does have an a travel component.
What You Will Do
- 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. (15%)
- 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.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- 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.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Experience Qualifications
Experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)
Skills and 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) within 90 Days (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently (50 lbs)
- Carrying Frequently (50 lbs)
- Pushing Frequently (50 lbs)
- Pulling Frequently (50 lbs)
- Climbing Occasionally (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
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LOCATION
University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling North-East, Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
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