Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Neuroscience Medical Unit

About the role

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith‑based hospital where caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world‑class healthcare. As part of the team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment. The 3 East/3 West Neurology, Medical‑Surgical and Telemetry Unit provides top‑quality care for patients with stroke, seizures, heart failure, COPD, renal failure and cardiac arrhythmias, and is known for exceptional assessment skills, a nurturing and welcoming environment, and strong teamwork. As a PCNA on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming, healing and warm environment for patients. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higher positions and skills development courses offered by Cleveland Clinic, providing an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career in a supportive and caring healthcare setting.

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 catheter.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or must obtain during your new hire period.
• Nursing students: required to have BLS through AHA or American Red Cross prior to hire.
• 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.

Qualifications

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
• Previous healthcare or Direct Primary Care (DPC) experience.

Benefits

The position includes eligibility for Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Pay

Pay Range: Minimum hourly $18.25 – Maximum hourly $24.95. The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) nor the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.