PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Postpartum

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant works on Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital’s Postpartum team, supporting family-centered maternity care in a Level III Postpartum/Nursery Unit. The role coordinates with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment for patients recovering from birth. Patient care is provided or assisted with under the supervision of an RN. The position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for educational advancement, career progression, and skills development courses.

This PRN position works varying night shifts: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM or 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, and may include weekends and holidays. Caregivers follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; those who do not hold certification must obtain it during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must hold BLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification.
• 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.
• Take vital signs and weights.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Assist with patient transfers and transport.
• Perform pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing.
• Perform dressing changes, apply external monitoring devices, and remove 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED