Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Rapid Observation Unit

Cleveland Clinic; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) for the Rapid Observation Unit. The role involves assisting with patient care under RN supervision, coordinating with care team, and supporting a healing environment on the CDU.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification, with opportunities for career advancement through the Cleveland Clinic. Night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross, or must obtain during hire.
• Nursing students must have BLS prior to hire.
• Military experience as HM, 68W or 4N0X1 will be considered.
• Proficient in mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth‑grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including vitals, transfers, and daily living activities.
• Report changes in patient condition to an RN promptly.
• Maintain clean, orderly patient rooms and assist with mobility and safety tasks.

Skills

BLS Certification

Military medical experience

Math & Reading skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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 (PCNA) - Rapid Observation Unit

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Fairview Hospital

Department

Clin Decision Unit 5 South-Fairview Hospital

Job Code

G10006

Shift

Nights

Schedule

6:30pm-7:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

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 Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) provides care to patients who may benefit from extended care. The design of this unit is to discharge or admit patients within 18 hours, starting from when the patient arrives. 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 nights from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. with rotating 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.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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