Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

1d • 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 position is based on J72, a busy 24-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit specializing in medical cardiology and heart failure patients. The unit offers a collaborative, fast-paced setting focused on exceptional patient-centered care. The role is full-time, on nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and requires weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; if not already held, it must be obtained during the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross before hire.
• 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 vital signs, weights, 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.

What This Job Offers

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