Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. Â
As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant, you will assist and provide direct patient care while under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. A PCNA in this role is familiar with reporting and watching a patient's health condition while organizing and aiding with housekeeping in patient rooms. Work alongside our nurses and physicians who are eager to teach and welcome new people to the team. Â
Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:Â Â Â
• Collecting vital signs/changing wound dressings. Â
• Reporting abnormal findings. Â
• Helping patients with personal care.  Â
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:Â Â Â
• Is empathetic. Â
• Has excellent communication skills. Â
• Is flexible and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Â
• Thrives in a team environment.Â
• Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests. Â
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to grow and learn new skills. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by offering tuition reimbursement. This unit is team oriented and works together to provide exceptional patient care. Â
​Join a team of over 1,100 caregivers in their meaningful work and embark on your journey of accomplishment. Marymount Hospital has a rich history of providing its caregivers with opportunities for development, growth and career advancement in addition to exceptional benefits. Come build a rewarding, lifelong career at a diverse and welcoming hospital where caregivers recognize, support and celebrate one another.
Responsibilities:
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheter.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.
- Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
- Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions..
- Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.
- Other duties as assigned. Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
- Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED.
Certifications:
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State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.
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Successful  completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
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Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
- Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
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.
Click here to review our PCNA Assessment details.
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