Patient Care Nursing Assistant – Complex Med/Surg

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant to support adults and geriatric patients with basic care under supervision. You will assist with vital signs, mobility, and daily living activities, while reporting changes to an RN and maintaining clean rooms.

A strong foundation in math and reading helps accuracy in patient assessments. The role requires BLS certification within the new-hire period and a high school diploma; nursing students may substitute clinical

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within new hire period.
• Nursing students may substitute clinical rotation for experience.
• STNA preferred for ideal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate safe, effective, and efficient care across professional, technical and clinical domains.

Skills

Basic Life Support certifications

Reading comprehension

Applied mathematics

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing student clinical rotation experience

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

The 5th Floor General Medicine/Geriatric Medicine Unit is a 59-bed unit that supports adults and geriatric patients receiving medical, neurological and telemetry attention. 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 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with every other 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.
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

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
• Demonstrate 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.).