PCNA – Orthopaedics

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

Indian River Hospital’s 5S Orthopaedics Unit provides care to patients with bone, joint and connective tissue conditions and disorders.   

A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am—7:00pm. 

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 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.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduate of an approved Program for Nursing Assistants or previous hospital training 

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification 

• Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/