Patient Care Nurse Assistant-Acute Rehabilitation

About the role

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. PCNAs perform duties including, but not limited to: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture (where applicable). Familiarity with using: wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population. Assists with patient data collection and reporting. Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format). Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations. Orients newly hired PCNAs.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
• Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.
• Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.
• Assists with unit communication.
• Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Experience

• Experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) — Required within 90 days

Skills

• Basic patient care skills (Preferred proficiency)
• Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize changing work assignments (Required proficiency)
• Flexibility (Required proficiency)
• Patient focused (Required proficiency)
• Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn (Required proficiency)
• One-year job stability (Preferred proficiency)
• Basic computer data entry skills (Required proficiency)
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal (Required proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Standing — Frequently
• Walking — Frequently
• Sitting — Rarely
• Lifting — Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying — Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing — Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling — Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing — Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing — Occasionally
• Stooping — Frequently
• Kneeling — Frequently
• Crouching — Frequently
• Crawling — Occasionally
• Reaching — Frequently
• Handling — Frequently
• Grasping — Frequently
• Feeling — Constantly
• Talking — Constantly
• Hearing — Constantly
• Repetitive Motions — Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination — Constantly

Schedule

• Part-time
• Regular employee status
• Standard job type
• Entry level
• Travel: 10% of the time
• Remote work: No

Location

Primary Location: United States–Ohio–Concord Township

Work Location: 10977 Capital Parkway (TriPoint Medical Center)