Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Emergency Department (ED)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital is seeking a PRN Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) for its bustling Emergency Department. The role offers day/evening/night and weekend shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

to 7:30 a.m., with a focus on compassionate patient care under RN supervision. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification; nursing students may qualify with BLS prior to hire. STNA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required (AHA) or must obtain during hire.
• STNA credential is preferred or required for certain tracks.
• Nursing students: BLS required prior to hire or after rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision (vital signs, transfers, ADLs).
• Report abnormal findings to RN.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Reading comprehension

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)

Job description

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

The Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency services, ranging from minor injuries to critical and resuscitative care, for patients of all ages. As a PCNA on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking to start their nursing career at Cleveland Clinic and work in a supportive and caring environment. This PRN position offers a flexible schedule that allows for a balance between school, work and life.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working day/evening/night/weekend shifts between 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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 must obtain during your new hire period
• Nursing students: required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation from a nursing school are required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross prior to hire
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• Proficient in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level

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: $20.75

Maximum hourly: $20.75

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.).