Nursing Assistant - Full- Time - 11S - UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the direction of an RN and supports patient safety, comfort, and recovery. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining patient rooms and department areas, supporting care delivery with supplies and equipment, and contributing to unit operations. The Nursing Assistant also communicates patient-care observations to the RN, documents care, responds to emergent situations within the scope of the role, and provides one-on-one companionship or supervision when required. The position requires completion of UPMC’s nursing assistant training program and a high school diploma or GED. CPR or Basic Life Support certification meeting AHA standards is required within 30 days of hire. Act 34 clearance is listed. Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the UPMC nursing assistant training program.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
CPR or Basic Life Support certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.
Work permit required if under 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN direction, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.
Perform nursing assistant core responsibilities, including point-of-care testing such as blood glucose, weights, vital signs, intake and output, urine specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application or reapplication, restraint placement and removal, and intra-hospital transportation using ticket-to-ride procedures.
Support prevention of hospital-acquired conditions and patient safety indicators.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment by completing safety checks, cleaning department-specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear, and returning equipment.
Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment; perform messenger functions; order, charge, or credit supplies; set up patient-care equipment within the role’s scope; and stock patient rooms and unit supply areas.
Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, distribute patient mail, pass meal trays, and respond to call lights and telephones.
Provide feedback to the RN about patient care and report changes in patient status.
Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints according to physician or hospital protocol, and provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use.
Provide one-on-one companionship or supervision when required.
Document in the medical record according to established procedures and complete clerical functions as needed.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department and respond to emergencies within the scope of the nursing assistant role.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and blood-borne pathogen exposure procedures, and protect patient-care and hospital-related information.
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.
Receive feedback and direction constructively, identify learning needs, seek assistance with planning and prioritizing, and take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
Assume responsibility for assignments, support departmental changes, and contribute to universal unit activities.