Patient Care Nurse Assistant

1w1 week ago

University Hospitals

Cleveland, US · Full-time · $28,000 – $36,000

About this role

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to provide compassionate care and support to patients across multiple pediatric departments. This full-time role offers evening and rotating shifts, with initial daytime training Monday through Friday from 8a to 5p.

As a PCNA, you will complete patient care activities and provide clerical support as delegated by the RN, including ADLs, vital signs, I & O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture where applicable. You will assist with patient data collection, chart audits, billing functions, and maintain the patient record in written and electronic formats.

You will work within a collaborative team environment at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, serving units such as Pediatric Cardiac Step Down, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Respiratory, Hematology/Oncology, Float Pool, GI, Endocrinology, and General Medicine. Your role will also include orienting newly hired PCNAs and administrative assistants, and facilitating communication and efficient unit operations.

University Hospitals offers a career advancement ladder program, allowing PCNAs to grow professionally within the organization. This position provides an opportunity to empower, support, and heal patients while building a meaningful career in pediatric nursing support.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic patient care tasks as delegated by an RN.
Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
Familiarity with using wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population.
Ability to maintain patient records in written and electronic formats.
Capable of assisting with patient data collection, chart audits, and billing functions.
Willingness to orient newly hired PCNAs and administrative assistants.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists in the implementation of the established plan of care.
Completes patient care activities including ADLs, vital signs, I & O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture (where applicable).
Uses equipment such as wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population.
Conducts chart audits as directed by the nurse manager and assists with patient data collection and reporting.
Assists with billing functions as needed and orders supplies for the department as directed by the nurse manager.
Maintains the patient record in written and/or electronic format.
Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations, and orients newly hired PCNAs and/or administrative assistants.
Provides clinical, reception, communication, and guest relations support using verbal, electronic, and written techniques.