Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Post-Op Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education advancement

Skills development courses

Supportive healthcare environment

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support postoperative patients on the Parkview III Complex Medical Care unit. The role involves coordinating with nursing staff to ensure a welcoming, healing environment and opportunities for education and career advancement within a leading health system.

Responsibilities include patient care under RN supervision, reporting changes in patient condition, and maintaining clean, orderly rooms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross or obtainable during hire.
• Nursing students must have BLS prior to hire.
• Military medical experience will be considered.
• Math and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs and ADLs.
• Report abnormal findings to a registered nurse.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

BLS Certification

Math & Reading Skills

Military healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Fairview Hospital’s Parkview III Complex Medical Care unit primarily focuses on the care of post‑operative patients. This collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team provides care to patients who have had orthopaedic, spine, low‑risk bariatric, urology, vascular, colorectal, and general surgeries, but this unit sees all types of surgical and trauma patients. As a PCNA on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients.

This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.

A caregiver in this role works days from 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with weekend and holiday 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross or must obtain during your new hire period
• Nursing students: 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: $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.).