Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Emergency Department (ED)

Cleveland Clinic • Colesville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital serving Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County. The Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency services for patients of all ages, from minor injuries to critical and resuscitative care. The Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) works with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing environment for patients and provides or assists with care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

This is a regular PRN position with a flexible schedule. Shifts may be day, evening, night, or weekend, with schedules of 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The role is described as an opportunity for students interested in starting a nursing career in a supportive environment.

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 completed one clinical rotation from a nursing school must have BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross before hire.
• Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at an eighth-grade level.
• Physical ability to move and lift patients; manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination; and ability to stand and walk extensively.
• Ability to perform medium work: exert 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 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; 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.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

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