Patient Care Nursing Assistant – Pre & Post-Surgical General Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings contributions

Magnet Hospital recognition

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to support basic patient care under an RN, maintain room cleanliness and assist with transfers and monitoring. The role includes night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every other weekend and 3 holiday requirements.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and relevant clinical or military healthcare experience. STNA credential is a preferred qualification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nursing students who recently completed a clinical rotation may substitute for required experience.
• Military experience in Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
• BLS Certification through AHA or Red Cross within new hire period.
• Competencies in professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

BLS Certification

Reading comprehension

Mathematics proficiency

Communication with RN

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing student clinical rotation

Military medical corps background (HM/68W/4N0X1)

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.

Hillcrest Hospital’s 3 West Tower Complex Medical Care is a 46- bed unit known for its outstanding communication skills and top-quality patient care. This unit cares for adult and geriatric patients undergoing general, breast, gynecology, pancreatic/liver, and urology surgeries.

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.).