PCNA State Tested - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus seeks a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) for the 15-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and assist with daily living activities, monitoring, and transports. You will work with nurses and physicians eager to teach and advance your career.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, STNA, and BLS certification. Nursing students may join with BLS on hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Nursing students: BLS certification required upon hire.
• Military medical experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs and transfers.
• Report abnormal findings to an RN and document changes as needed.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly and assist with monitoring devices.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

RN collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

STNA certification

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 15-bed M60 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides expert care for suspected or confirmed seizure disorders. This team cares deeply about both the physical and mental aspects of epilepsy, as many populations experience high levels of anxiety due to the uncertainty of the diagnosis process. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will assist and provide direct patient care while supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN). Here, you will have the chance to work alongside our nurses and physicians who are eager to teach, welcome new caregivers to the team and help them climb the professional ladder. 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 role works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross - If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period
• Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
• 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:

• Nursing student who has recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program

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.).