Patient Care Nursing Assistant – Complex Medical Care

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to join a dedicated nursing team. The role involves basic patient care under the supervision of an RN, handling vital signs, daily living activities, and patient transfers as needed. Night hours are 6:30 p.m.

to 7:00 a.m., with every other weekend and three holidays per year. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and may substitute clinical rotations for experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nursing students who recently completed a clinical rotation may substitute it for the required experience.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within new hire period.
• Competencies in professional, technical and clinical knowledge needed.
• Proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at junior high level.

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

Vital signs

Daily living assistance

Communication with RN

Applied mathematics & reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing student clinical rotation substitution

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.

3 Main is divided into three wings, West, South, and East, that deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and telemetry care to adult and geriatric patients with a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Care includes the management of heart failure, COPD, infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and other complex health issues, along with specialized services in cardiac/post-catheterization, renal, respiratory, vascular, diabetes, wound, and ostomy care. Two of the wings feature private rooms and blends elements of both complex care and medical-surgical environments, enabling them to meet diverse patient needs while maintaining a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

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 nights from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. with every other weekend and 3 holidays per year 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
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross within new hire period *Nursing students must obtain prior to hire
• 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.).