Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiology Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is hiring a Patient Care Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate, hands-on patient care under the supervision of an RN on a 7:00pm–7:30am shift. This role operates in a busy cardiovascular stepdown unit, with weekend and holiday rotations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; nursing students may also be considered with BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross; may be obtained during hire.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification.
• Military medical experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under an RN supervision.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN promptly.
• Keep patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs

Patient transfers

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Nursing student: BLS

Military experience (HM/68W/4N0X1)

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) provides compassionate, hands‑on patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), supporting a safe and healing environment through skills validated by training and competency assessments. J71 is a busy 25-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit specializing in the care of Cardiology Stepdown and Medical/Surgical patients. This unit offers a collaborative, fast‑paced setting dedicated to exceptional patient‑centered care.

A caregiver in this position works nights| 7:00pm—7:30am. Weekend and holiday rotation is required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period)
• Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye‑hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.25

Maximum hourly: $24.95

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).