Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Oncology
Vero Beach
Indian River Hospital
Nurse Oncology 5N-Indian River Hospital
G0371F
Nights
7:00pm-7:00am
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian RiverHospital andexperience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providingoptimalfamily-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 withstate-of-the-arttechnology 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 NurseAssistant(PCNA)on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming,healingand warm environment for patients. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higherpositionsand skills development courses offered byClevelandClinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcaresetting
APRNcaregiver in this position worksvaryingnightsfrom6:45PM– 7:15AM, with weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Assistnursing caregivers, promote patientcomfortandcarry out nursing orders
Transport patients by wheelchair,bedor stretcher from the department/unit.
Conduct EKG andphlebotomyduties.
Attendtopatientand family needs and problems.
Assistpatients withactivities of daily living, such as dressing,bathingand hygiene.
Carry out nursing orders according to established policies and procedures.
Report pertinent informationregardingpatientconditiontoappropriate nursingstaff.
Assistpatients 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 withaccurateandtimelyintake/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 patientneeds toan RN/LPNimmediately
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
HighSchoolDiploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Crossupon hire or withinnew hire period
Nursing students:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Crossprior to hire
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an approved program for nursing assistants orprevioushospital training
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certification
Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting
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.
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.
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