req#: 290822
Location: Independence, OH
Facilities: CC Independence West Creek,
Professional Area: Nursing Patient Support
Department: 2608 CCF Staffing Resources-Nursing Institute
Job Code: G99979
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Variable
Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN with skills specifically identified on applicable skills checklists for which training and competency have been established. You must be an active Nursing Student who has completed 1 clinical rotation to qualify for this PCNA role. You are required to work 24 hours in a 6 week period for the year. This PCNA role floats to all Med Surg units across the enterprise and allows a unique student nurse experience. We are looking for adaptable and passionate nursing students who are hungry to learn and dive in. You must complete a virtual orientation on Monday followed by a department orientation Tuesday or Wednesday and a PCNA day on Friday all in the same week. Three full days are required before starting in this role.
Job 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.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Candidate must be actively enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing to apply and maintain employment as a CCSR PRN PCNA
Certifications:
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.
- Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
Competencies (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:
- Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program
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.
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