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Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Indian River Hospital's 5N Oncology Unit provides advanced treatment and exceptional care to cancer patients. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you will be responsible for:
Providing assistance to the nursing staff.
Promoting patient comfort.
Transporting patients to and from the department and nursing units.
Conducting EKGs and phlebotomy responsibilities.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Provides care with compassion, empathy and positivity.
Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Thrives in a team environment.
Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking to start their nursing career at Cleveland Clinic and work in a supportive and caring environment. This PRN position offers a flexible schedule that allows for a balance between school, work and life.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
**Responsibilities:**
Attends to patient and family's immediate needs and problems by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Assists the patient with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and hygiene needs.
Carries out nursing orders according to established policies and procedures.
Reports all pertinent information regarding patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff.
Assists in providing patients with nutritional needs as per physician order; assists patients with tray setup and feeding as needed.
Interacts with the Food and Nutrition Services to maintain an adequate supply of nourishment for the patients.
Provides patients with hygiene, nutritional needs, ambulation, toileting, and linen changes.
Provides patients with respect, dignity, and privacy at all times.
Organizes and prioritizes workload by determining order of importance of task to be performed and within agreed upon time frame.
Follows up with appropriate personnel.
Attentive when receiving instructions and follows through work with minimum guidance and supervision.
Works cooperatively with other team members.
Restocks necessary supplies on a daily basis and as needed.
Maintains orderliness and appearance of the unit by keeping work area clean and tidy.
Orders supplies from Central Supply to keep the par levels with an acceptable range.
Transports patients on stretchers and beds in accordance within required safety guidelines.
Documents care provided on the medical record as appropriate.
Interacts with the Environmental Department to insure an adequate supply of clean linen or daily patient care.
Collects and transports specimens as directed and in accordance with hospital policy.
Provides RN/LPN with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data as assigned.
Notes changes from prior measurement and communicates accordingly.
Responds to call lights within a maximum of FIVE minutes or communicates inability to do so to assure the response target is met.
Reports patient needs to RN/LPN immediately.
If primary nurse is not available the PCT makes the Clinical Shift Manager or Relief Charge Nurse aware. Demonstrates the ability to obtain vital signs and reports results to RN/LPN in a timely manner.
Notes changes from prior measurement and communicates accordingly.
Treats all customers including other members of the healthcare team with courtesy and respect.
Assists in the removal of equipment (I. e. IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning.
Other duties as assigned.
**Education:**
High School Diploma or GED required.
Graduate of approved program for Nursing assistants or previous hospital training preferred.
**Certifications:**
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred..
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
**Complexity of Work:**
All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position: World Class Service Orientation: Demonstrates courteous, polite, friendly and cooperative behaviors toward others.
Supports and participates in activities that promote customer satisfaction.
Utilizes approved hospital scripts.
Courteously answers the telephone utilizing approved script (department, name and "How can I help you").
Assists in answering call lights when on the nursing units (includes ancillary and non-patient care personnel). Answers call lights within 4 rings.
Acknowledges patients/guests/others immediately upon entering the department/work area.
Communicates and follows the organizational chain of command for notification of patient care/service issues, when appropriate. (Calls are answered within 4 rings.)
Attitude: Chooses to have a positive attitude every day.
Customer waiting: Updates waiting patient/family per protocol. (Scheduled visit every 10 minutes, unscheduled every 30 minutes.
Adaptability: Exhibits good communication and listening skills.
Speaks clearly, actively listens.
Able to work with diverse populations (patient, staff, physicians) under difficult and stressful situations.
Supports the team approach.
Committed to Customer Service standards.
Encourages patients and family members to ask quest
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