Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. 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. A Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN with skills specifically identified on applicable skills checklists for which training and competency have been established. **Ideal candidate must have at minimum 1 year of recent patient-care experience in an acute-care/hospital setting** **A caregiver in this position works a day 7:00am-7:30pm or night shift 7:00pm-7:30am** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + 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 minimum junior high level as scored on the employment assessment. + 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: nursing assistant, PCNA, nurse assistant, MA, Medical, healthcare, health care, hospital, hero experience, military, army, navy, air force, marine, medical record, EMR, inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, ekg , tech, technician, patient care, entry level, medical assistant, trainee, patient outreach, patient, health, telemetry, acute care, student nurse, RN student, clinical rotation, PCA, STNA, state tested nursing assistant, PCA, patient-care, ambulation, assisted living, state tested, ER, EMT, ED, Psych 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