Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Orthopaedics

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on the H70 Orthopaedic Unit at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, which specializes in osteoarthritis and performs procedures including total hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasties; revisions; and sarcoma resections. The PCNA coordinates with fellow caregivers to help create a welcoming, healing environment for patients and provides or assists with patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and career growth in a supportive healthcare setting.

This position works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.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 or American Red Cross, or obtain certification during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross before hire.
• Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
• 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, including taking 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, or emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

What This Job Offers

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