Nursing Assistant - Post Surgery Unit (Harrisburg Hospital)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Harrisburg, PA

126d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant in the Post Surgery Unit at Harrisburg Hospital provides direct patient care as directed by the RN, including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients. The role involves maintaining a safe and conducive environment for patient recovery, performing safety checks, and keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized. The Nursing Assistant is responsible for acquiring and distributing supplies and equipment, delivering patient nourishments, and performing core nursing responsibilities such as blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, and specimen collections. The position requires effective communication with the healthcare team and a commitment to patient safety and care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including completing safety checks and keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized.
• Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery.
• Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
• Performs nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care.
• Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction, identifies learning needs, and participates in self-review.
• Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Contributes to universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED