Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Orthopaedics

Cleveland Clinic

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus’s H70 Orthopaedic Unit, which treats osteoarthritis and performs procedures including total hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasties; revisions; and sarcoma resections. The PCNA coordinates with other caregivers to help create a welcoming, healing environment for patients and provides or assists with patient care under an RN’s supervision.

The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and career progression within a supportive healthcare setting. The schedule is days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain it 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 the role, including moving and lifting patients, extensive standing and walking, and exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

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; helping patients with personal care and activities of daily living; transferring and transporting patients; performing pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing; changing dressings; 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.
• Use personal protective equipment as required by standard precautions.

What This Job Offers

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