Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Post-Op Surgery

Cleveland Clinic • Great Barrington, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, a Magnet Hospital recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. The Parkview III Complex Medical Care unit primarily cares for post-operative patients, including those recovering from orthopaedic, spine, low-risk bariatric, urology, vascular, colorectal, and general surgeries. The unit also cares for other surgical and trauma patients. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you will work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to create a welcoming, healing environment for patients.

The PCNA provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and progression to higher positions. The schedule is nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekend requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain certification during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross before hire.
• Nursing students who have recently completed at least one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute that rotation for the required experience.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting the specified levels of force.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight; 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, or emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

What This Job Offers

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