Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Elkton, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) for its Stepdown Unit in Dover, Ohio. The Stepdown Unit provides an intermediate level of care between the Intensive Care Unit and General Medical/Surgical Units. The PCNA coordinates with fellow caregivers to help create a welcoming, healing environment and works with acute-care and cardiology patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and career progression.

The caregiver works rotating day and night shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. Cleveland Clinic requires compliance with its influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination unless an approved exemption is obtained, and all employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; candidates who do not hold certification must obtain it 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 moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 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.
• Measure vital signs and weight; assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Assist with patient transfers and transport.
• Perform pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing.
• Assist with 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.
• Use personal protective equipment as required and follow standard precautions.

What This Job Offers

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