Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Cardiovascular Telemetry

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 role is on the J63 unit, a 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit specializing in post-open heart, surgical, and ventricular assist device patients. The unit offers opportunities for nursing growth and development and exposure to innovative procedures. Cleveland Clinic also offers educational advancement, higher positions, and skills development courses. The position works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.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 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.
• Physical ability to move and lift patients; manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; and ability to stand and walk extensively.
• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force 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 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.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

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