Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) provides compassionate, hands-on patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), supporting a safe and healing environment through skills validated by training and competency assessments. The role is on J71, a busy 25-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit specializing in care for Cardiology Stepdown and Medical/Surgical patients. The unit provides a collaborative, fast-paced setting focused on exceptional patient-centered care and supports med-surg overflow.

The position is scheduled nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday rotation are required. Caregivers use personal protective equipment as required and follow standard precautions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; if not already held, it must be obtained during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including full-body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking.
• Ability to exert 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including vital signs, weights, 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