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loacation Florida Weston Hospital, United States Of America
loacation Florida Weston..........United States Of America

                     At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.                          We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.                                      Job Title Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)                          Location Weston                      Facility Florida Weston Hospital                       Department Weston 5 Tower-Weston Hospital                        Job Code G0371F                       Shift Days                         Schedule 7:00am-7:30pm                         Job Summary                           Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      Weston Hospital’s Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) provides specialized care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders as well as those recovering from heart, liver, and kidney transplants, offering an advanced level of monitoring and treatment that exceeds routine care while remaining distinct from the intensity of critical care.As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.    A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort and carry out nursing orders.  Transport patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher from the department/unit.  Conduct EKG and phlebotomy duties.   Attend to patient and family needs and problems.   Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, toileting and hygiene.  Report pertinent information regarding patient condition to appropriate nursing staff.  Assist patients with tray set up and feeding.   Restock supplies daily and order supplies from Central Supply.   Document care provided in the medical record.   Collect and transport specimens.   Provide RNs/LPNs with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data, note changes from prior measurement and communicate accordingly.   Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.   Report patient needs to an RN/LPN immediately.   Assist in the removal of equipment (I.e. IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning.  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 upon or within new hire period Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire  Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  Graduate of an approved program for nursing assistants or previous hospital training  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)   Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting Prior patient-care experience Physical Requirements: The position requires a considerate amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance. The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties such as check chest tube drainage, check urine output, etc. The individual must be able to quickly maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety. Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers. Special Demands: Essential Sensory requirement - ability to visually assess patients and implement plan of care. Essential Technical/Motor Skill - finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination are necessary when charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.                          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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.  If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .                     Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

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