Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

%3Cb%3EA Brief Overview%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cp%3EThe 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%26O, 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. %3C/p%3E%3Cb%3EWhat You Will Do%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFollows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes. (15%)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFacilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssists with unit communication.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EActs as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EAdditional Responsibilities%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EComplies with all policies and standards.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFor specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMust abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
%3Cb%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EHigh School Equivalent / GED (Required) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EWork Experience%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E Experience in a hospital setting (Preferred) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EKnowledge, Skills, %26amp; Abilities%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Flexibility. (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Patient focused. (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E One-year job stability. (Preferred proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Basic computer data entry skills. (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. (Required proficiency) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EBasic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days) %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPhysical Demands%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EStanding Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWalking Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESitting Rarely %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELifting Frequently up to 50 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECarrying Frequently up to 50 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPushing Frequently up to 50 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPulling Frequently up to 50 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBalancing Occasionally %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStooping Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EKneeling Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECrouching Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECrawling Occasionally %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReaching Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EHandling Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGrasping Frequently %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFeeling Constantly %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETalking Constantly %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EHearing Constantly %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERepetitive Motions Constantly %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ETravel Requirements%3C/b%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E10% %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Orange-Chagrin-High_JEDD
Work Locations: 3909 Orange Place, Orange-Chagrin-High JEDD, 44122
Job: Nursing Assistant
Organization: Seidman_Cancer_Center_UHC
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Days
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Entry Level
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Remote Work: No
Job Posting: Aug 17, 2026, 9:14:40 AM