Patient Care Nursing Assistant Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

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Job Title

Patient Care Nursing Assistant Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

Location

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

Coronary Care Unit-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

G10006

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital And Experience World-Class Healthcare At Its Best. Mercy Hospital Provides State-Of-The-Art Healthcare To All Its Patients. Officially Becoming A Full Member Of The Cleveland Clinic Health System In 2021, Mercy Hospital Offers A Wide Variety Of Medical Specialties To The Communities In And Around Stark County. Here, 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.

Job Details

Mercy Hospitals Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Cares For Patients That Have Been Admitted From The Emergency Department And Doctors Office Or Are Overflow Patients From The Cardiovascular Surgery Unit (CVU). These Patients Typically Have Had A Heart Attack Or Are Experiencing Chest Pain. Some Of The Procedures On This Unit Include Stints, Cath Lab Procedures, Balloon Pumps, ECMO, And Pacers. The CCU Is A Loyal, Fast-Paced Unit That Holds Safety And Quality In The Highest Regard And Empowers Caregivers To Speak Up. This Unit Is Known For Its High Patient Satisfaction Ratings, Low Turnover And Longevity And Shared Love For The Adrenaline This Unit And Work Provides. The Opportunities Here Are Endless With Hands-On Training Days, Check-Ins With Leadership, Mentoring, And Community Activities.

As A Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), Your Primary Duties Will Include Providing Or Assisting With Basic Patient Care Under The Supervision Of An RN, Reporting Abnormal Findings And Changes In Patients Condition And Keeping Patients Rooms Clean And Orderly. This Is An Excellent Opportunity To Receive Hands-On Experience While Providing Exceptional Care To Our Patients, Ensuring The Best Health Outcomes.

A Caregiver In This Position Works Day/Night Rotation 7:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. And 7:00 P.M. 7:00 A.M. Including Rotating Weekends And Holidays.

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:

• High School Diploma Or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Through The American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross *Nursing Students Must Obtain Prior To Hire
• Military Experience As A Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) Or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) Will Be Considered
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications For The Ideal Future Caregiver Include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

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.

The Policy Of Cleveland Clinic Health System And Its System Hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) Is To Provide Equal Opportunity To All Of Our Caregivers And Applicants For Employment In Our Tobacco Free And Drug Free Environment. All Offers Of Employment Are Followed By Testing For Controlled Substance And Nicotine. All Offers Of Employment Are Followed By Testing For Controlled Substances And Nicotine. All New Caregivers Must Clear A Nicotine Test Within Their 90-Day New Hire Period. Candidates For Employment Who Are Impacted By Cleveland Clinic Health Systems Smoking Policy Will Be Permitted To Reapply For Open Positions After One Year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System Administers An Influenza Prevention Program. You Will Be Required To Comply With This Program, Which Will Include Obtaining An Influenza Vaccination On An Annual Basis Or Obtaining An Approved Exemption.

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