Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant for the Cardiovascular Stepdown unit. This full-time, days shift (7:00am-7:30pm) involves 24-bed unit care for cardiac patients and overlap with med-surg needs. Weekend/holiday rotations apply.

As a PCNA, you will support RNs, monitor vitals, assist with personal care, and help maintain a safe, healing environment on a fast-paced cardiovascular unit with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS Certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Nursing students: BLS Certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Military experience as HM/Combat Medic/4N0X1 considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs, assisting with personal care, dressing changes, and applying external monitoring devices.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to an RN.
• Keep patients' rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)

Job description

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

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

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.

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. 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-centered care.

A caregiver in this position works full-time, days, 7:00am-7:30pm. Weekend and holiday rotation 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.

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