Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic; Arkansas; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant for the Cardiovascular Stepdown unit on the Main Campus. You will join a 24-bed unit providing high-acuity care under RN supervision, with opportunities to grow cardiac skills and work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team.

The role requires nights (7:00pm–7:30am) with weekend/holiday rotations, a strong patient-centered approach, and the ability to support a safe healing environment on a renowned healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; if not held, must obtain during new hire period.
• Nursing students: BLS Certification required.
• Military experience as Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs and weight.
• Assist with personal care and dressing changes, and apply external monitoring devices.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Nursing students: BLS Certification

Military experience (HM/68W/4N0X1)

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

J7-3 Cardiovascular Stepdown 3-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G10006

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

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.

J73 is a 24-bed Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit where skilled nurses provide high-acuity, specialized care to a diverse population of cardiac patients. From acute myocardial infarction and post-cardiac interventions to chronic heart-failure and complex dysrhythmia management, our team plays a critical role in guiding patients through some of their most vulnerable moments. These fast-paced, collaborative environments offer the opportunity to build advanced cardiac skills, work closely with interdisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful impact every day. This unit also supports
med-surg overflow, giving staff a well-rounded experience and continuous opportunities for growth.

ThePatient 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 skillsvalidatedby training and competency assessments. J73 is a busy 24-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-centeredcare.

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work nights from 7:00pm to 7:30am. Weekend and holiday rotations are required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley Catheters.

• 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.

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.

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