Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Telemetry
About The Position
Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant for its Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units in Garfield Heights. The 4 East unit cares for patients with oncology histories and hematology disorders, while 4 West focuses on peritoneal dialysis diagnosis and treatment. The PCNA works with a multidisciplinary team to create a welcoming, healing environment and provides or assists with patient care under RN supervision. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and career progression in a supportive healthcare setting. The schedule is days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. 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 obtain it during the new-hire period.
- Nursing students must have AHA BLS certification before hire.
- Nursing students who have recently completed at least one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may use that rotation in place of the required experience.
- 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 measuring 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, and emotional conditions to an RN.
- Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
- Coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing, and warm environment for patients.
Benefits
- Opportunity to pursue educational advancement.
- Skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic.
- Opportunity for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
