Patient Care Nurse Assistant - Oncology
Cleveland Clinic
Vero Beach, FL
Job posting number: #7324647 (Ref:ccf23053766)
Posted: February 24, 2026
Job Description
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian RiverHospital andexperience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providingoptimalfamily-centric and community-focused care. At IndianRiver Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Indian River Hospital’s 5N Oncology Unit provides advanced treatment and exceptional care to cancer patients.As a Patient Care NurseAssistant(PCNA)on this team, you will coordinate with fellow caregivers to create a welcoming,healingand warm environment for patients. This position offers the ability to pursue educational advancement, higherpositionsand skills development courses offered byClevelandClinic. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to start your nursing career and work in a supportive and caring healthcaresetting.
APRNcaregiver in this position worksvaryingnightsfrom6:45PM– 7:15AM, with weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Assistnursing caregivers, promote patientcomfortandcarry out nursing orders.
Transport patients by wheelchair,bedor stretcher from the department/unit.
Conduct EKG andphlebotomyduties.
Attendtopatientand family needs and problems.
Assistpatients withactivities of daily living, such as dressing,bathingand hygiene.
Carry out nursing orders according to established policies and procedures.
Report pertinent informationregardingpatientconditiontoappropriate nursingstaff.
Assistpatients with tray set up and feeding.
Restock supplies daily and order supplies from Central Supply.
Document care provided in the medical record.
Collect and transport specimens.
Provide RNs/LPNs withaccurateandtimelyintake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data, note changes from prior measurement and communicate accordingly.
Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.
Report patientneeds toan RN/LPNimmediately.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
HighSchoolDiploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Crossupon hire or withinnew hire period
Nursing students:Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Crossprior to hire
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an approved program for nursing assistants orprevioushospital training
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certification
Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting
Physical Requirements:
The position requires a considerate amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds.
Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.
The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties such as check chest tube drainage, check urine output, etc.
The individual must be able to quickly maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills.
In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.
Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Special Demands: Essential Sensory requirement - ability to visually assess patients and implement plan of care.
Essential Technical/Motor Skill - finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination are necessary when charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
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.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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