Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Pulmonary/Integrated Care

Cleveland Clinic

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus’s 34-bed G91 Pulmonary/Integrated Care Unit, which supports higher-acuity pulmonary step-down patients. Under the supervision of an RN, the PCNA coordinates with the care team to provide patient care and help create a welcoming, healing environment. The role offers opportunities for educational advancement, skills development, and career progression.

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.
• 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 and activities of daily living; patient transfers and transport; pulse oximetry and 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED