Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7368926 (Ref:ccf23493886)
Posted: August 17, 2026
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. 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.
The J53 Nursing Unit is one of five Cardiovascular Stepdown Units at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, alongside J51, J61, J62, and J63. Each 24-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit specializes in the care of post-operative cardiac patients, including those recovering from open heart surgery, complex procedures, and ventricular assist device placement.
These fast-paced units offer a dynamic environment where nurses gain valuable experience and grow their clinicalexpertisewhile caring for patients undergoing some of the most advanced cardiovascular procedures available today.
Patient populations include individuals recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, valve repair or replacement, ventricular assist devices, and other specialized procedures such as maze procedures, endarterectomies, and aneurysm repairs.
Join a team at the forefront of cardiovascular care, where innovation, collaboration, and professional development come together to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
A caregiver in this positionworksnights| 7:00pm—7:30am.Weekends and holiday rotation are required
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide orassistwith patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight,assistingpatients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoringdevicesand removing urinary Foley catheter.
Report abnormal findings or changes in physical,mentaland emotional conditions to an RN.
Assistwith keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
AHighSchoolDiploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross
Nursing students:requiredto have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire
Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W)ORMedical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
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
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.
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 taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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