Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown

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Cleveland Clinic is hiring a Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown. This is a full-time role in Cleveland Clinic Main Camp. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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Job Title

Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

J8-1 Vascular Surg Stepdown-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G10006

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.

The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) provides compassionate, hands-on patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), supporting a safe and healing environment through skills validated by training and competency assessments. J83 is a busy 17-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit specializing in the care of Medical/Surgical and Cardiology Step-down patients, including but not limited to: Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Vascular, Orthopedic, Urology, Colorectal and Spine surgeries. This unit offers a collaborative, fast-paced setting dedicated to exceptional patient-centered care.

A caregiver in this position works days| full-time| 7:00am—7:30pm| weekend and holiday rotation.

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) prior to hire

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.

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How do I apply for the Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown position at Cleveland Clinic?

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Where is the Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown position at Cleveland Clinic located?

This position is based in Cleveland Clinic Main Camp. Cleveland Clinic has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown at Cleveland Clinic earn?

Cleveland Clinic has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Stepdown role at Cleveland Clinic posted?

This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.