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 J73, a busy 24-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit specializing in cardiology stepdown and medical/surgical patients. The unit cares for a diverse population with needs that include acute myocardial infarction, post-cardiac interventions, chronic heart failure and complex dysrhythmia management, and also supports medical-surgical overflow. It offers a fast-paced, collaborative setting focused on patient-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork.

The position is full-time, days, with a 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. schedule. Weekend and holiday rotation is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; candidates who do not already hold the certification must obtain it during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

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, 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