Patient Care Nursing Assistant – Med/Surg

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant to assist with basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes reporting any abnormal findings and keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.

The position is night-shift (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) with every other weekend and holiday requirements, offering hands-on experience in a faith-based hospital setting focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification through AHA or Red Cross within new hire period.
• Nursing students must obtain prior to hire or have completed a clinical rotation as part of an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with basic patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ condition to an RN.
• Keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Perform night shift duties from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holidays.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vitals monitoring

Patient safety

Communication with RN

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in nursing program (clinical rotations)

BLS Certification

Job description

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

Marymount Hospital’s 4 East 4 West Med/Surg and Telemetry Units provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses who may require telemetry monitoring. 4 East is a 13‑bed unit that cares for patients with an oncology history and hematology disorders while 4 West is a 15‑bed unit that focuses on peritoneal dialysis diagnosis and treatment. On both units, patients are seen by a caregiver within 15 minutes of arrival and a comprehensive assessment is provided within 8 hours.

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 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.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.

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 the American Red Cross within new hire period *Nursing students must obtain 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

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 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.).