Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Pulmonary/Integrated Care

Cleveland Clinic

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, and patient care is world class. The 34-bed G91 Pulmonary/Integrated Care Unit supports higher-acuity pulmonary step-down patients. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment for patients while working under the supervision of an RN. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, career progression, and skills development courses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain it during the new-hire period. Nursing students must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross before hire.
• Proficient in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weights; assisting with personal care and activities of daily living; patient transfers and transport; pulse oximetry; point-of-care testing; dressing changes; applying external monitoring devices; and removing urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED