About the role
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title
Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg & Neurology/ Stroke
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Fairview Hospital
Department
Parkview Terrace-Fairview Hospital
Job Code
G10006
Shift
Nights
Schedule
6:30pm-7:00am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. 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.
Fairview Hospital’s Parkview Terrace is a combined med/surg, stroke care, and epilepsy monitoring unit. This fast-paced unit provides top quality patient care through effective teamwork and continuous collaboration. Caregivers on this unit are known for their commitment to open communication with one another to deliver optimal care and for creating a pleasant and enjoyable work environment where everyone is valued for what they bring to the team. This unit has a leadership team that promotes the ongoing sharing of ideas and a shared governance group that meets monthly to evaluate practice issues, discuss best practices, and give a voice to caregivers.
A caregiver in this position works day/night shifts, from 7:00am—7:30pm or 7:00pm—7:00am. Every other weekend (Sat/Sun).
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
A high school diploma or GED
Nursing students: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
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)
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Aplyr's read
Cleveland Clinic stands as a leader in healthcare, merging cutting-edge research with patient-focused care, attracting professionals dedicated to medical excellence and innovation.
What's promising
- •Cleveland Clinic consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the U.S. for patient care.
- •The organization invests heavily in research, fostering a culture of innovation.
- •Employees benefit from working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
What to watch
- •The high-pressure environment may lead to burnout among staff.
- •Nonprofit status can limit salary growth compared to private sector healthcare.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Cleveland Clinic
- •Cleveland Clinic's patient-centered model prioritizes comprehensive, individualized care.
- •The integration of clinical care with research and education is a hallmark.
- •Its global reach includes facilities in the U.S., Canada, and the UAE.
Aplyr’s read is generated by AI from public sources. Was it useful?
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. It is known for its patient-centered approach and high-quality healthcare services.
Similar roles
Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Progressive Coronary Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) – Oncology & Women’s Health
Cleveland Clinic
Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Medical ICU (MICU)
Cleveland Clinic
Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Med/Surg & Telemetry
Cleveland Clinic
Registered Nurse, Patient Centered Medical Home & Care Coordinator
AltaMed Health Services
PRN Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Med/Surg & Observation
Cleveland Clinic