Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Urology

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

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on the G90 unit at our Main Campus. You will provide or assist with basic patient care under the supervision of an RN and rotate day/night shifts on a fast-paced Urology/Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit dedicated to comprehensive recovery and comfort.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and may be nursing students with clinical rotation experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification through AHA or Red Cross within new hire period.
• Nursing students may substitute clinical rotation for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ condition to an RN.
• Keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Nursing student clinical rotation

Job description

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 receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

G90 is a fast-paced Urology/Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit caring for patients recovering from complex and highly acute surgical procedures. Our team provides thoughtful, hands‑on care throughout the recovery process, helping patients manage pain, regain strength and mobility, and return to their daily lives. The unit cares for a diverse surgical population, with a strong focus on urology and surgical patients.

What makes G90 special is the opportunity to continuously learn and grow. Caregivers are encouraged to build their clinical skills, expand their knowledge, and develop their confidence while caring for patients with a variety of needs. The team takes pride in supporting one another and providing high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative environment. This unit is led by an approachable, working leader who values teamwork, development, and finding opportunities for caregivers to grow. This is a supportive environment where your ideas are welcomed, your development matters, and you can continue building your patient care expertise alongside an experienced team.

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 rotating day/night shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period. Nursing students must have prior to hire.
• 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
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high 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.).