Part-Time Nursing Assistant - UPMC Presbyterian 11S Adult Acute Care

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians provide routine patient care and support the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role will be directed by nurses and/or physicians to ensure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Patient care duties may include, but are not limited to, ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, and blood glucose), vital signs, simple dressings, EKGs, bladder scans, and all specimen collections.
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The UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder offers opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.

Requirements

• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program or Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience, OR completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field (for Patient Care Technician).
• 2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience plus completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field (for Patient Care Technician – Senior).

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and support department services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist nurses and/or physicians in maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.
• Perform ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, and blood glucose).
• Monitor vital signs.
• Perform simple dressings.
• Conduct EKGs.
• Perform bladder scans.
• Collect all specimens.

Benefits

• UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder offers opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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