PCNA - Pulmonary/Integrated Care Unit

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus seeks a PCNA for the G91 Pulmonary/Integrated Care Unit on the night shift. You will provide bedside care, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and assist with transfers and discharges under RN supervision.

You will help maintain patient comfort and safety, support nursing staff, and contribute to a high-quality care environment within a world-class hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required upon or within new hire period.
• Military HM/68W/4N0X1 experience considered.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and weight; assist with personal care and routine tasks.
• Report abnormal findings to RN and participate in care planning.
• Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Support with interdepartmental transfers and patient discharges as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Bedside patient care

Interdepartmental transfers

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

Medical equipment knowledge

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 work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The G91 Pulmonary/Integrated Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus services higher acuity pulmonary step-down patients. As a PCNA on this team, you will assist fellow caregivers with bedside attention, including performing oral care, monitoring fluid intake, collecting specimens and checking blood sugar. You will also fulfill interdepartmental patient transfers and discharges as needed. Not only does this position offer an excellent way to enhance your nursing skills but also make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.

A caregiver in this position works nights, from 7:00pm—7:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, such as taking vital signs and weight, assisting patients with personal care, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley Catheters.
• 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) upon or within new hire period
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and equipment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification

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 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.).