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Cleveland Clinic Patient Care Nursing Assistant - Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio

Join Cleveland Clinic Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family.

Cleveland Clinic was named the No. 1 hospital in the world for Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology by Newsweek's 'World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2023' and was ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Ohio, the No. 4 hospital in the country and for the 29th year in a row, the No. 1 hospital for Cardiology & Heart Surgery in the country by U.S. News & World Report's '2022-23 Best Hospitals.'

At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is looking to add Patient Care Nurse Assistants to their Step-down Units' exceptional team of caregivers. Caring for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases, our caregivers provide the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant, your primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

Providing or assisting with basic patient care.

Reporting abnormal findings and changes in condition.

Helping patients with personal care and activities of daily living.

Keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Puts their patients first.

Thrives in a team environment.

Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

Provides care with compassion, empathy and positivity.

Is eager to learn and grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for PCNAs to discover Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and gain hands-on experience in a rewarding unit. Cleveland Clinic will support you as you enhance your nursing skills and grow your career.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

Responsibilities:

  • Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.

  • These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices, and removal of urinary Foley Catheter.

  • Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.

  • Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.

  • Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions..

  • Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.

  • Other duties as assigned. Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

  • Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.

Education:

  • High School Diploma/GED.

Certifications:

  • State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) preferred.

  • Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.

  • Nursing students required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.

Complexity of Work:

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

  • Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.

  • Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.

  • Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.

  • Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Keywords: High School Graduate, HS Graduate, HS Grad, Entry Level, Entry-Level, Patient Care, Patient Care Assistant, PCA, Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, Nurse Assistant, Nurses Aid, NA, State Tested Nurse Assistant, STNA, Student Nurse, Nursing Student, ADN Student, BSN Student

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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