Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Medina Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 148‑bed community‑based hospital has been providing top‑quality patient care for the communities in and around Medina County for over 75 years. Here you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Medina Hospital’s 3 South General Medicine Unit is a 32‑bed unit specializing in general medical/surgical care and observation for adult and geriatric patients. The unit delivers care for conditions including pneumonia, diabetes, sepsis, GI bleed, cellulitis, COPD exacerbation, various cancers, kidney stones, and bowel obstructions, and also cares for patients undergoing hysterectomies, thyroidectomies, colon resections, and appendectomies. The team has earned numerous prestigious awards and has been recognized for innovating and implementing best practices that enhance patient care and improve outcomes. As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) on the team, you will assist and provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves heavy patient contact, including ADLs and ambulation assistance, requires familiarity with identifying basic changes in patient status, and demands flexibility and multitasking in a fast‑paced environment. You will work alongside nurses and physicians who are eager to teach, welcome new caregivers, and help you climb the professional ladder.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices, and removing urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross – if you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.
• Nursing students: BLS certification required upon hire.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

Preferred qualifications

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).

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.

Pay

Pay range: minimum hourly $18.25, maximum hourly $24.95. The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after considering factors such as work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) and does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays.