PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Oncology and Hospice

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) to support oncology and hospice patients within the 8M unit. You will assist with routine patient care, monitor vital signs, and help patients with daily activities under an RN's supervision.

The role offers a chance to start a nursing career in a supportive hospital setting, with varying shifts from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, and opportunities for growth within a world‑class health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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: BLS certification through the AHA or Red Cross upon hire
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification (preferred)
• Previous medical work experience
• Nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Military experience (HM/68W/4N0X1) will be considered

Nursing students: BLS certification upon hire

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Mercy Hospital’s 8M Medical Oncology & Hospice Unit focuses on meeting a patient’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs to improve their quality of life and support their loved ones. 8M caregivers provide care to oncology and hospice patients with cancer diagnoses, chest pain, shortness of breath, COPD, and abdominal pain. Additionally, this unit provides patients with end-of-life care. By joining this team as a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you will have a strong impact on the patient as you will interact with them frequently and help give them the support they need during a challenging time. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.

A PRN caregiver in this position works varying days/nights from 7:00AM – 7:30PM or 7:00PM – 7:30AM.

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 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 through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 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:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification
• Previous medical work experience
• Nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation

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: $20.75

Maximum hourly: $20.75

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.).