Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to support basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with vital signs, transfers, and daily living activities while keeping rooms clean and orderly.

The role operates 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and BLS; STNA is a preferred credential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within the new hire period.
• Demonstrates basic math and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Euclid Hospital’s 22-bed 5th Floor features an exciting and fast-paced environment, offering a range of general, urology and gynecologic procedures. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), your primary duties will include providing or assisting with basic patient care under the supervision of an RN, reporting abnormal findings and changes in patients’ condition and keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly. This is an excellent opportunity to receive hands‑on experience while providing exceptional care to our patients, ensuring the best health outcomes.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

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
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period. *Nursing students must have prior to hire*
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
• 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.).